Listen Up! Your Hearing Health Matters | Harper Health

It’s time to perk up your ears and listen closely! At Harper Health, comprehensive health care is our mission. Among various other services, we particularly want to highlight the importance of regular hearing screenings for everyone, regardless of age or health status. Here’s why.

Why are Hearing Screenings Important?

Many of us take our hearing for granted and allow regular screenings to be pushed to the bottom of our health checkup list. However, overlooking this simple screening could potentially lead to more serious health issues down the line. Not to mention that undiagnosed hearing issues can drastically affect your daily life and communication.

Who Should be Getting Their Hearing Checked?

Many might mistakenly think that hearing screenings are necessary only for the elderly. This isn’t true. Hearing loss can affect people of all age groups - from newborns to seniors. So, in short, everyone can benefit from regular hearing screenings.

So, Chicago, How Often Should You Get Your Hearing Checked?

Pediatric guidelines suggest screening for children at birth and regularly throughout their schooling years. For adults, it's recommended to have a baseline hearing test at age 21, and subsequently every ten years until age 50. After fifty, you should aim for a hearing test every three years, or if you notice any changes in your hearing, even sooner.

What Does a Hearing Screening Involve?

Don’t let the idea of a “test” scare you off. A hearing screening is a simple, painless procedure that takes no more than 10 to 20 minutes. It involves listening to a series of sounds and indicate whenever you hear them, using headphones. Post screening, based on your responses, our team at Harper Health will be able to identify any potential issues and guide you through the next steps, if necessary.

Just remember, just because you "get by" with slightly impaired hearing doesn't mean you should. You owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and your community to maintain the best health possible. By scheduling a simple hearing screening at Harper Health, you're taking the first important step.

So, come in for a visit and let your ears do the talking. A healthy Chicago is a happy Chicago. And a happy Chicago begins with the health, happiness, and hearing of its wonderful residents. We look forward to hearing from you soon!