When you think about hearing loss, the tricky communication is probably the first side effect that comes to mind. While improving speech comprehension is essential, there’s one more side effect that deserves your attention: your safety.
Hearing Loss and Safety
There are three main areas of hearing-related safety concerns:
- In-home safety. In-home safety sounds may include burglary and fire alarms, barking dogs, breaking glass, popping oil in a fry pan, doorbells or even family members calling you for help.
- Out-of-home safety. Out-of-home safety sounds are a little more unpredictable. Just a few of those sounds may include honking cars, warning shouts during a game at the Tascosa Golf Club, severe weather reports on the radio or your server telling you that your plate is hot at an Amarillo restaurant.
- Risk of falls. A recent 2025 review linked hearing loss to 51% greater cross-sectional odds of falls, compared to people without hearing loss. A 2013 study offered a few possible reasons for the risk, including decreased spatial awareness, increased cognitive load and simultaneous dysfunction of the hearing and balance symptoms.
Safety issues can be scary, but managing your hearing loss early can help restore a sense of security to your life.
How Hearing Aids Help
Three safety benefits of hearing aids include:
- Amplified speech. Hearing aids bring you the verbal safety warnings you need, from that crucial yell of “FORE” during a golf game to vital information about the temperature of a fajita plate at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
- Clearer background noise. Your devices will help ensure you don’t miss all the environmental sounds that keep you safe. By identifying and amplifying emergency sirens, fire alarms and more, you can feel secure navigating the outside world. All that extra spatial awareness may also reduce your risk of falls.
- Reduced cognitive load. While hearing aids aren’t a direct treatment for balance issues, they can bear some of the weight of your daily interactions, leaving you with more energy to devote to staying steady.
If you’re ready to enjoy all the safety benefits hearing aids offer, contact Amarillo Hearing Clinic today to schedule an appointment with one of our trusted specialists.
