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May is Better Hearing and Speech Month By Kim Saylor Brannock Frankfort, KY - With more than 700,000 people in Kentucky experiencing some degree of hearing loss while also dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic the past two years, businesses, organizations and community leaders are coming together to promote inclusivity. "Better Hearing and Speech Month, Connecting People" in May is the perfect time for the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) to not only remind people of the importance of hearing health, the signs of hearing loss and resources available, but also to assist in connecting with people. "Communication is fundamental, and people with communication difficulties should have access to communication support and resources when they need them," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "During Better Speech and Hearing Month, KCDHH continues to teach us the importance of inclusion so that we can communicate with all Kentuckians." According to the Better Hearing Institute, the primary causes of hearing loss are aging and previous exposure to loud noise or noise-induced hearing loss. This can be caused by exposure to different types of occupational noise, such as that experienced by soldiers, construction workers, bartenders, dentists and landscapers, or by the recreational noise encountered when attending concerts, riding motorcycles and listening to music through headphones. Hearing loss also is one of the most common military service-related injuries, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Hearing loss is a growing complaint among today's veterans because of their history of noise exposure, which is often coupled with aging. "Individuals with gradual hearing loss don't recognize their issues until they have themselves isolated," said Virginia L. Moore, KCDHH executive director. "Untreated hearing loss can lead to earlier onset dementia, which could affect relationships, your health and your safety." If hearing loss goes undiagnosed, people may encounter more misunderstandings in their relationships, earn less money at work and experience other health issues, such as dementia. Making phone calls becomes more challenging and isolation and depression are common, especially in the senior population. Some major indicators that you may be losing your hearing include:
Keep the volume on televisions, music, radios and cellphones turned down to a moderate level; Don't smoke. Smoking toxins can negatively affect a person's hearing ability; Wear ear plugs and other protective gear when operating noisy equipment; Take regular breaks from loud noise - at least a 10 minute break every hour; and Avoid unhealthy eating. A poor diet increases the chances of being diagnosed with diabetes and thus puts an individual at a greater risk of developing hearing loss. If you are experiencing any of the signs above or if you think you have hearing loss, see your doctor or a licensed audiologist to assess the degree of your hearing loss, treat it, and develop a plan to prevent further loss. There are several assistive technologies available through KCDHH's Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) that can help you stay connected to emergency information and health care providers. For more information, contact Virginia Moore, executive director, at 502-573-2604 or virginia.moore@ky.gov or visit the KCDHH website at KCDHH. This story was posted on 2022-05-01 08:46:41
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