{"id":3879,"date":"2022-04-21T21:01:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T01:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/?p=3879"},"modified":"2022-04-21T21:01:32","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T01:01:32","slug":"home-safety-tips-for-those-with-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/home-safety-tips-for-those-with-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Safety Tips for Those with Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15% of American adults who <\/a>experiences trouble hearing, you may have to take extra steps to keep your home safe. This becomes truer the older you get as your risk of hearing loss increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home Safety Concerns for People with Hearing Loss <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-binyamin-mellish-106399-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior shot of a home in the suburbs.\" class=\"wp-image-3881\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Having <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/audiologist\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a> means you might not be able to pick up sounds that could alert you to danger, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>An attempted break-in of your home<\/li><li>Smoke detectors or fire alarms<\/li><li>Carbon monoxide detectors<\/li><li>Alerts for severe weather warnings in your area<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not hearing your carbon monoxide alarm may be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/co\/faqs.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">especially dangerous for people with hearing loss<\/a>, because unlike fires or bad weather, there are no additional signs. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can build up indoors without your knowledge and has the potential to be lethal.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newer Alarm Features Help Those Who Struggle to Hear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While standard alarms might not be enough for people with hearing loss, there are newer alarms on the market that are created with those hard of hearing in mind. &nbsp;They utilize features such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Extra loud alarms<\/li><li>Flashing lights<\/li><li>Digital displays with messages like \u201cFIRE\u201d in bright orange letters to get your attention<\/li><li>Bed-vibrating alarms that alert you to danger by shaking you awake<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d rather not replace your alarms, you also have the option of purchasing a separate alerting device. These detect the pitch of your existing alarm and respond with a louder, lower-pitched sound that will be easier for you to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of these devices will need to be installed by a professional. Others you may be able to find at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spottshardware.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotts Hardware<\/a> or other local shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Your Hearing Tested<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have untreated hearing loss, you are putting yourself at an increased risk of missing sounds that could help keep you safe. Make an appointment with your audiologist so that they can assess the severity of your hearing loss and come up with a treatment plan best suited to your individual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, they\u2019ll recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/audiologist\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a>. If they do, you should make sure to wear yours during all waking hours (with the exception of instances where they could get wet). This will make it more likely that you pick up on any alarms or suspicious sounds when you\u2019re awake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment with one of our hearing experts, call <span class=\"company-name \">Advanced ENT & Allergy<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/thriving-at-holiday-parties-with-hearing-loss-simple-tips-to-stay-connected\/\" class=\"related-post\">Thriving at Holiday Parties With Hearing Loss: Simple Tips to Stay Connected<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/what-should-my-hearing-aids-sound-like-managing-expectations-as-a-beginner\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Should My Hearing Aids Sound Like? 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