Bloom Beyond Hearing Loss Myths

Spring is in the air! You know what that means? It’s the perfect time to plant the seeds of truth about hearing loss. Grab your gardening gloves and let’s get our hands in the dirt on some common myths. 

Myth 1: "Hearing loss only affects older adults."
Hearing loss doesn’t have an age requirement - it can sprout up at any stage of life. Sure, aging plays a role, but loud noise, genetics, and illness can all contribute to hearing loss, too. In fact, over 1.5 billion people worldwide have some form of hearing loss. That’s why regular hearing screening is essential maintenance, just as watering your plants!

Myth 2: “Everyday noises are harmless to your hearing."
Weeds in a garden can sneak up on you and so can noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) - when you least expect it! Sounds over 85 decibels, like lawnmowers, traffic sounds, or even blasting your favorite tunes at high volume can cause permanent damage over time. It’s gradual, cumulative, and can be preventable. Protect your hearing by wearing earplugs when necessary, keeping the volume in check, and being mindful of the noise around you.

Myth 3: "Only people with severe hearing loss need hearing aids."
Here’s the dirt: even mild or moderate hearing loss can affect your daily life. Missing parts of a conversation, not hearing the microwave beep, or rewinding a movie scene because you didn’t catch the lines – these are all signs it’s time to take action. The earlier you address hearing loss, the better your chances of planting the foundation for healthier hearing.

Myth 4: "Hearing loss doesn’t affect quality of life."
Think hearing loss is no big deal? Not so fast. If left untreated, hearing loss can slowly impact your relationships, mental health, and even cognitive function. Taking care of your hearing is taking care of your well-being, so you can stay connected, engaged, and as vibrant as a garden in full bloom. 

Myth 5: "Hearing aids are just amplifiers, and all do the same thing."
Just like a garden needs the right care to grow, your hearing needs the right support to flourish. Modern hearing aids are sleek, sophisticated, and smarter than ever. Take Infinio Sphere, for example, powered by breakthrough AI to automatically filter out background noise in real-time to deliver an unprecedented level of clean and clear speech. This enables you to radiate confidence in every conversation, no matter how noisy the environment. 

And you know the hype is real when 93% of Phonak Infinio wearers would recommend these hearing aids to their friends and family!¹

Myth 6: "People with hearing loss can’t be successful or independent."
Hearing loss doesn’t equal a life of limitations. People with hearing loss are out there pursuing successful careers, enjoying vibrant social lives, and crushing their hobbies every day. With the right support (hello, hearing aids!), there’s no limit to how high you can bloom. So, don’t let anyone tell you it’s a limitation—it’s just part of your story.

Spring is the perfect time to nurture both your garden and your hearing health. Don’t let outdated myths about hearing loss hold you back from living your best, most fulfilling life.