A Lifetime of Listening by the Marion Downs Center
Introducing A Lifetime of Listening by the Marion Downs Center!
Every month one of our incredible providers will answer common questions about hearing, speech, and language health.
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October 2026 What an Audiologist Wants You to Know About Hearing Loss Prevention
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month!
We think about protecting our eyes from the sun and our skin from UV rays. But how often do we think about protecting our hearing?
Hearing helps us enjoy music and talk with the people we love. It plays an important role in our daily lives, yet many people do not think about hearing protection until they notice a problem.
As an audiologist, one of the most important things I want people to know is that noise-related hearing loss is often preventable. However, Once permanent damage occurs, it cannot be reversed. Every loud sound adds to your total noise exposure over time.
The good news is that you do not have to give up the activities you love to protect your hearing. You just need to make safe listening a habit.
In this blog, Dr. Caleb Kronen, our National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Certified Audiologist, will answer the most common questions about noise and hearing protection. To ensure you protect your hearing, read the full blog below!