Valentine’s Day is a time to show your partner how much you love and care for them. If you and your partner have decided to exchange gifts this year, but you’re scratching your head trying to think of the perfect present, take a look at our list of hearing-friendly options to show your partner you care while helping them protect their health.
Custom Earplugs
Approximately 5% of the world population has noise-induced hearing loss. Earplugs help protect your ears from damage by dampening the force of loud sounds. If you and your partner attend a lot of noisy events at the Leonard E. Merrell Center, custom earplugs may be the perfect gift option.
Unlike standard foam options, custom earplugs are made to fit your ear exactly. They form a perfect seal around the ear, leading to better sound filtering and comfort. If custom earplugs aren’t in your price range, you can opt for cheaper silicone options. While they aren’t as effective as custom earplugs, they can help minimize damage.
A Portable Speaker
If your partner likes to listen to music through their headphones, consider buying them a small, portable speaker as an alternative. While headphones deliver noise directly into your ear canal, often at an unsafe volume, speakers placed a few feet away can offer safer listening.
If they prefer headphones, consider getting them a quality, noise-canceling, over-the-ear pair. Because they help block out background noise, over-the-ear, noise-canceling headphones allow your partner to lower the volume of their music.
Hearing Aids
Seeking treatment for hearing loss is a big step, but the support of your partner can make it seem so much smaller. One 2022 study found that hearing aid adoption rates were significantly higher for patients who attended appointments with their significant other. Show your love by scheduling a hearing loss treatment consultation. Hearing aids might not seem romantic, but strengthening your relationship through better communication is.
Celebrate Healthy Hearing on Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, show your partner you care with a hearing-friendly gift. Contact Davies Institute for Speech & Hearing today to learn more about safeguarding hearing health for better communication in the long run.