{"id":1354,"date":"2023-08-11T11:33:45","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T17:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/?p=1354"},"modified":"2023-08-11T11:33:46","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T17:33:46","slug":"how-treating-hearing-loss-will-help-your-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/how-treating-hearing-loss-will-help-your-career\/","title":{"rendered":"How Treating Hearing Loss Will Help Your Career"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/audiologist\/hearing-loss-testing\/\">Hearing loss<\/a> is a common condition that affects millions of people. Left untreated, it can impact every aspect of your life, including your career. The good news? The right hearing loss treatment, like <a href=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/audiologist\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\">hearing aids<\/a>, can actually help you in your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Hearing Aids Can Benefit You at Work <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-fauxels-3184291-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Woman shaking hands with her colleague during a business meeting.\" class=\"wp-image-1357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-fauxels-3184291-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-fauxels-3184291-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-fauxels-3184291-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-fauxels-3184291-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>They make you a better communicator<\/strong>. Hearing loss makes communicating harder because it impacts your ability to understand speech. This can cause stress at work, whether in an important business meeting or on a call with a potential client. Hearing aids help your brain to process speech in any environment better. This means you can be active in a presentation or enjoy a coffee break with coworkers at The Catalyst Caf\u00e9 while feeling confident in your communication abilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They can increase your confidence in the workplace<\/strong>. When you\u2019re preoccupied with trying to hear, it can affect your ability to focus while at work. This can leave you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed and worried about your ability to perform your job at the level you know you are capable of. Hearing aids can help rid you of that stress and focus on the task at hand, increasing your confidence on the job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They help you utilize the latest technology<\/strong>. Whether you work remotely, in-office or split your time, a lot of work is being done online these days. Many of the hearing aids available today come equipped with Bluetooth\u00ae technology and can connect to your smartphone, laptop or other device. This makes video conferences and work calls much easier to understand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They may increase your earning potential<\/strong>. Untreated hearing loss can affect your earning potential. A 2015 study found that individuals with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4466103\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss had 1.58 times higher odds of low income<\/a> and 1.98 times higher odds of being unemployed or underemployed than those with normal hearing. Using hearing aids helps to minimize the effects of hearing loss, which may help both your employment opportunities and your income.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Scheduling a Hearing Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel like hearing loss is holding you back at work or making other aspects of your life more difficult, schedule an appointment for a hearing test. These are quick, painless exams that can detect whether or not you have hearing loss as well as what sounds you struggle with the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, you and your audiologist will work together to find hearing aids that best meet your needs and individual preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Western Montana Hearing and Speech<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/the-connection-between-loud-noise-exposure-and-hypertension\/\" class=\"related-post\">The Connection Between Loud Noise Exposure and Hypertension<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/fall-hearing-aid-care-tips-for-the-changing-season\/\" class=\"related-post\">Fall Hearing Aid Care: Tips for the Changing Season<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/the-importance-of-custom-earplugs-for-protecting-your-hearing\/\" class=\"related-post\">The Importance of Custom Earplugs for Protecting Your Hearing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing loss is a common condition that affects millions of people. Left untreated, it can impact every aspect of your life, including your career. The good news? The right hearing loss treatment, like hearing aids, can actually help you in your career. 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