{"id":577,"date":"2021-10-21T19:53:59","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T23:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/?p=577"},"modified":"2021-10-21T19:53:59","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T23:53:59","slug":"did-you-know-october-is-audiology-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/did-you-know-october-is-audiology-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Did You Know October Is Audiology Awareness Month?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What are your favorite sounds of autumn? Ours are the crunching of leaves under our feet at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityftmyers.com\/Facilities\/Facility\/Details\/Park-of-Palms-32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Park of Palms<\/a>, the crackling of a bonfire and the honking of geese flying south for the winter. If you have hearing loss, you could be missing out on these beautiful autumn sounds. Fortunately, October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means there\u2019s no better time to care for your hearing health.<\/p>\n<h2>Facts About Hearing Loss<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Doctor Fitting Female Patient With Hearing Aid\" src=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-audiologist-hearing-aids-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor Fitting Female Patient With Hearing Aid Smiling\" width=\"299\" height=\"199\" class=\"wp-image-579 alignright\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-audiologist-hearing-aids-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-audiologist-hearing-aids-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/woman-audiologist-hearing-aids-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders compiled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this list<\/a> of facts about hearing loss:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Approximately two to three of every 1,000 babies born in the U.S. has <a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hearing loss<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Over 90% of deaf children are born to parents who can hear.<\/li>\n<li>Around 15% of adults over the age of 18 in the U.S. report some trouble hearing.<\/li>\n<li>One in eight people over the age of 12 in the U.S. has <a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hearing loss<\/a> based on standard hearing evaluations.<\/li>\n<li>Nearly 18% of adults ages 20 to 69 who have worked in noisy occupations have speech frequency hearing loss in both ears, compared to 5.5% for those who have never worked at a noisy job.<\/li>\n<li>About 2% of adults ages 45 to 54 have disabling hearing loss; for those ages 55 to 64 this number jumps to 8.5%; for those ages 65 to 74 this number is 25% and for those ages 75 and older the number is 50%.<\/li>\n<li>Fewer than 30% of people over age 70 who could benefit from hearing aids has actually worn them. For those ages 20 to 69 this number is closer to 16%.<\/li>\n<li>Roughly 10% of the U.S. adult population has experienced tinnitus in the past year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Audiologists Can Help<\/h2>\n<p>Audiologists are experts in the auditory system. This means that not only do they diagnose and treat hearing loss, they\u2019re also able to evaluate and manage tinnitus and vestibular (balance) problems.<\/p>\n<p>Audiologists typically hold an undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders as well as a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from an accredited university. They often obtain other credentials too, including a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and board certification from the American Academy of Audiology (AAA).<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re suffering from hearing loss, tinnitus or a balance disorder, call an expert audiologist. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Gulf Coast Audiology today.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"related-posts\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/self-esteem-and-hearing-aids-what-to-know-about-feeling-confident-in-your-new-devices\/\" class=\"related-post\">Self-Esteem and Hearing Aids: What To Know About Feeling Confident in Your New Devices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/what-to-know-about-the-connection-between-hearing-loss-and-balance-issues\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Know About the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Balance Issues<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/how-can-hearing-aids-help-you-enjoy-the-movies\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Can Hearing Aids Help You Enjoy the Movies?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are your favorite sounds of autumn? 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