Business Insight presented by Northwest Speech and Hearing Center October is Audiology Awareness Month: Protect Your Hearing, Enhance Your Life As the leaves turn and Halloween festivities begin, October also marks Audiology Awareness Month, a time to focus on the vital importance of hearing health. Did you know that 1 in 8 people in the United States aged 12 and older experience hearing loss in both ears, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders? Before you assume hearing loss doesn't affect you, consider these questions: Do you often ask others to repeat themselves? Are you turning up the TV or radio volume more than usual? Do noisy environments make conversations difficult to follow? Hearing loss often creeps in gradually, unnoticed in its early stages. But when detected early, audiologists can provide treatments and interventions to preserve your hearing, enhance communication, and boost your overall well-being. At Northwest Speech and Hearing Center, our expert audiologists are raising awareness about the far- reaching effects of hearing loss this October. Untreated hearing loss can strain cognitive resources, as the brain works harder to process conversations, leaving less capacity for memory and complex speech. Even mild hearing loss may create the false impression of reduced cognition to family, friends, or colleagues. In the workplace, clear communication is critical. Difficulty hearing verbal instructions or warnings can impact job performance, earning potential, and even personal safety. Missed public ww Northwest Speech and Hearing Center Ltd. Marie Vetter-Toalson, Au.D announcements in busy places like airports or train stations can lead to confusion or missed connections. These challenges highlight why maintaining hearing health is essential for a vibrant, connected life. This October, let Audiology Awareness Month inspire you to take action. Audiologists at Northwest Speech and Hearing Center specialize in diagnosing and treating hearing loss, balance issues, and tinnitus. From comprehensive hearing evaluations to personalized fittings for hearing aids, our team is here to help you hear better and live better. No referral from a primary physician is needed-just your commitment to protecting your hearing. Don't let hearing loss dim the sounds of your life. Schedule an appointment today with Northwest Speech and Hearing Center by calling 847-392- 2250 or visiting www.nwhearing. com. This October, take the first step toward better hearing and a healthier, happier you! Northwest Speech and Hearing Center 1100 W. Central Rd., Ste. 409 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-392-2250 Business Insight presented by Northwest Speech and Hearing Center October is Audiology Awareness Month : Protect Your Hearing , Enhance Your Life As the leaves turn and Halloween festivities begin , October also marks Audiology Awareness Month , a time to focus on the vital importance of hearing health . Did you know that 1 in 8 people in the United States aged 12 and older experience hearing loss in both ears , according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders ? Before you assume hearing loss doesn't affect you , consider these questions : Do you often ask others to repeat themselves ? Are you turning up the TV or radio volume more than usual ? Do noisy environments make conversations difficult to follow ? Hearing loss often creeps in gradually , unnoticed in its early stages . But when detected early , audiologists can provide treatments and interventions to preserve your hearing , enhance communication , and boost your overall well - being . At Northwest Speech and Hearing Center , our expert audiologists are raising awareness about the far- reaching effects of hearing loss this October . Untreated hearing loss can strain cognitive resources , as the brain works harder to process conversations , leaving less capacity for memory and complex speech . Even mild hearing loss may create the false impression of reduced cognition to family , friends , or colleagues . In the workplace , clear communication is critical . Difficulty hearing verbal instructions or warnings can impact job performance , earning potential , and even personal safety . Missed public ww Northwest Speech and Hearing Center Ltd. Marie Vetter - Toalson , Au.D announcements in busy places like airports or train stations can lead to confusion or missed connections . These challenges highlight why maintaining hearing health is essential for a vibrant , connected life . This October , let Audiology Awareness Month inspire you to take action . Audiologists at Northwest Speech and Hearing Center specialize in diagnosing and treating hearing loss , balance issues , and tinnitus . From comprehensive hearing evaluations to personalized fittings for hearing aids , our team is here to help you hear better and live better . No referral from a primary physician is needed - just your commitment to protecting your hearing . Don't let hearing loss dim the sounds of your life . Schedule an appointment today with Northwest Speech and Hearing Center by calling 847-392- 2250 or visiting www.nwhearing . com . This October , take the first step toward better hearing and a healthier , happier you ! Northwest Speech and Hearing Center 1100 W. Central Rd . , Ste . 409 Arlington Heights , IL 60005 847-392-2250