October is National Protect Your Hearing Month
At Sound Speech and Hearing Clinic, we love a good reason to celebrate—and what better reason than healthy hearing? Every October, National Protect Your Hearing Month reminds us that our ears deserve a little TLC. Whether you love live music, power tools, or peaceful quiet, your hearing plays a big part in how you experience the world.
Why Protecting Your Hearing Matters
Our hearing connects us to people, music, nature, and all the sounds that make life rich and colorful. But unlike a scraped knee or a bruised elbow, hearing doesn’t “heal” on its own. Once those delicate inner ear cells are damaged, the loss is permanent.
You don’t have to be in a rock band or work in construction to be at risk. Everyday activities like mowing the lawn, using a hair dryer, or listening to earbuds at high volume can cause gradual hearing damage over time. The good news? It’s 100% preventable!
Protecting your hearing helps you:
Stay connected in conversations
Enjoy music and movies at comfortable levels
Reduce your risk of tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears)
Keep your brain sharp—because healthy hearing supports healthy thinking!
How to Protect Your Hearing
Here are some simple, ear-friendly habits to make part of your routine:
🎶 Turn it down.
Keep the volume at 60% or lower when using headphones or earbuds. If someone next to you can hear your music, it’s too loud!
🎧 Wear hearing protection.
Use earplugs or earmuffs at concerts, sporting events, or when using loud tools. Custom earplugs (like the ones we make right here at our clinic!) offer a perfect fit and clear sound while protecting your ears.
🧠 Take listening breaks.
Give your ears a rest after exposure to loud noise. Even short breaks can help reduce long-term damage.
🔊 Know your noise levels.
If you need to raise your voice to be heard over background noise, the environment is likely loud enough to cause harm. Apps that measure decibel levels can help you stay aware.
👂 Schedule a hearing check.
Even if you’re not noticing symptoms, a baseline hearing test is a great way to monitor your ear health over time.
Celebrate Healthy Hearing!
Protecting your hearing isn’t about missing out—it’s about making sure you can enjoy every laugh, lyric, and life moment for years to come.
If it’s been a while since your last hearing check (or if you’re curious about custom hearing protection), come visit us this October! We’re here to help you make hearing health part of your everyday wellness routine.