In September we start again: school, office, sports and hobbies redesign the new everyday life. It is time for good intentions and planning. Among the appointments to put on the agenda there are also medical checks, often postponed in recent months, for example that of sight and smile. Without forgetting the hearing test which should be performed periodically, especially after the age of 50.
Obviously there are many who forget it, as shown by the numbers of a Censis research which shows that only one in three Italians has carried out a hearing check in the last five years. A photograph that makes the official figure of 7 million Italians living with a hearing loss highly underestimated. Suffice it to say that about half of the over 55s do not face the problem even in the presence of hearing loss because they think it is destined to resolve itself, because they believe it is normal given their age or because they are convinced that there are no effective remedies.
Not feeling well, however, is a condition that should not be underestimated. What’s more, it risks being dangerous, as several scientific studies describe: in the long term, hearing problems can lead people to isolate themselves and reduce social relationships. Not being able to listen to children and grandchildren, not being able to participate in conversations with friends, giving up radio and TV entertainment reduces self-esteem, weakens social relationships, worsens the mood.
The good news is that we can intervene on hearing loss, especially if we act in time, preventing the damage from becoming too important. “In the presence of hearing loss, early correction is very important because even a simple decrease in hearing function can contribute to the development of cognitive impairment. It is essential to understand that its correction brings a benefit both for the person and for communication in the family and at work”, Explains Carlo Antonio Leone, Head of UOC Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Monaldi Hospital Naples.
The hearing test is really a health appointment, a good habit to get into as soon as possible. “With a view to prevention, if we realize that we have a hearing problem or suffer from those disorders that indicate a suffering of the inner ear, such as dizziness and buzzing or whistling, it is clear that we must contact a specialist.”Underlines Ettore Cassandro, Full Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Salerno. “Today, having an audiometric test is a routine possibility”.
In short, to start again in the right gear, to better enjoy everyday life, your passions, to enjoy the company of family and friends, in September it is good to schedule a hearing check. Taking advantage, for example, of the “month of prevention” of Amplifon, world leader in the field of hearing care, which in September, in all its centers, offers its hearing test: a particularly advanced protocol that measures the efficiency of the auditory system and evaluates it on the basis of everyone’s needs, habits and passions.
Amplifon 360 is a rigorous and scientific test, patented, and certified by the Italian Society of Audiology and Phoniatrics (SIAF). The hearing test is fast and professional: a simple but effective way to take care of yourself and improve your well-being.
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