Cover your ears

.When it comes to taking care of the body, the ears are, for the most part, taken for granted. 

Some people might not consider their hearing to be an issue at all. They believe it’s fine, or that hearing loss is something to worry about when they get older. But the truth is that deterioration can happen at any time, regardless of age or preexisting conditions, and should not be ignored. 

At Sounds of Life Hearing Center, Sarah Curtis Au. D and her team not only want to help people have a better understanding of their hearing health but also teach them how to protect it in unavoidable situations and the importance of being proactive rather than reactive.

Great examples are events like concerts or football games, where loud noise is inevitable. 

Planned precautions minimize the risk, such as moving away from the source of the noise and wearing suitable hearing protection like noise-cancelling headphones, earbuds and muffs properly fitted to the individual and used correctly to provide the protection needed. For instance, wearing headphones while mowing the lawn is a great way to protect the ears but not if music is on full blast. Listening to anything through headphones or earbuds in general can cause potential damage. But taking breaks and setting an appropriate volume on a device can reduce the risk of harm. Having to yell or struggle to have a conversation over the noise is a sign that it is too loud.

Advancements in technology make equipment like electronic earmuffs perfect for hunters who can use them to protect their ears from harsh gunshot sounds, while also enhancing the ambience of the wildlife around them. 

With many options available, hearing conservation is attainable with the right tools. Sounds of Life Hearing Center offers fittings for ear protection and can assist if hearing loss is suspected, answer questions, determine issues and help come up with solutions that last. 

Sounds of Life Hearing Center is located at 8003 Auburn Road, Suite 4, in Concord Township. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 440-579-4085 or visit the website SoundsOfLifeHC.com.