March 3 is World Hearing Day and is organized annually by the World Health Organization. This year’s theme that is illustrated below in the vibrant purple visual of a person’s side profile with a red orb radiating from the ear is Changing mindsets: Let’s make ear and hearing care a reality for all!
As a person who has lived with progressive bilateral hearing loss for more than two decades, I include the following strategies to change mindsets about healthy hearing habits and hearing loss:
-Have your hearing tested annually as part of your overall health care. Encourage your loved ones to do the same.
-Learn more about hearing technology, such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive devices. The technology is changing rapidly and now offers more accessibility features than when I first began wearing hearing aids 20 years ago.
-If you have residual hearing, protect it. Turn the volume down when listening to music through earbuds. Wear ear protection in noisy environments. This includes chores, such as vacuuming and using loud lawn equipment.
Learn more about World Hearing Day 2024.
If you, a friend or family member lives with hearing loss, what suggestions do you have when it comes to changing mindsets about hearing health? Share in the comments. ⬇️
✅ Accessibility Note: An image description of this year’s World Hearing Day theme is included in my first paragraph.
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This is a great article with some really valuable information. I’m very proud of you, Shanna.
Thank you, Scott!
My birthday is March 3rd (as well as my husband’s). I’ve been deaf since 2013 and I had no idea! Pretty neat…
Happy belated birthday, Mel!
Such important information. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your continuous support, RJ.