Is 2024 the year of hearing? Find out what you can do ??

In the evolving landscape of wellness trends for 2024, one crucial aspect is gaining significant traction: hearing health.?

On February 10th, Liz Hoggard in The Telegraph stated,"After years of neglect, it really does seem that hearing health is having a moment." A sentiment only amplified by the growing number of articles aimed at de-stigmatising hearing loss. Notably, eargym’s co-founder and CEO, Amanda Philpott , shared her journey in Hello magazine, shedding light on the pervasive stigma surrounding hearing loss and its impact on quality of life.?

This recognition presents a unique opportunity for stakeholders across various industries to prioritise hearing wellness. At eargym, we're leading the charge by offering tailored solutions that empower organisations to champion good hearing among their customers, communities and employees.

Join us in making a difference. Whether you partner with us, share your story, advocate for change, or simply spread the word, every contribution matters.

Is 2024 the year of hearing?

Research shows that unaddressed hearing loss is correlated with social isolation, mild cognitive impairment, and could even double the risk of dementia. This is huge. The good news? Taking steps to address hearing loss can reduce its impact on our wider health and well-being.

eargym’s goal is to make hearing care more accessible to everyone. By partnering with us you can:

1. Retain top-performing talent: Showing you care about your community’s well-being increases trust and loyalty within your team.
2. Stand out with an innovative offering: Be competitive in the hiring marketplace where employee benefits and well-being support are more valuable than salary alone.
3. Enhance productivity: Unaddressed hearing loss often causes brain fatigue and communication difficulties which make it harder to focus and perform well in the workplace.
4. Reduce costs associated with hearing loss: Early intervention can minimise the impact of hearing loss, saving your company money on future accommodations and potential legal claims.
5. Foster inclusive workplaces: An NHS study showed that 68% of people feel isolated at work because of their hearing loss. Raising awareness and having open conversations about hearing health can create an inclusive and open work environment for everyone.

World Hearing Day: Take a stand for accessible care

March 3rd marks World Hearing Day - an important World Health Organization (WHO) initiative that raises awareness on the often-overlooked issue of hearing loss. With a staggering 1.5 billion people affected worldwide and an additional 1.1 billion young adults at risk, the time to do something is now. This year, the theme – Changing Mindsets: Let's Make Ear and Hearing Care a Reality – emphasises the crucial need for accessible and inclusive hearing healthcare.

Why should we care?

Hearing loss is much more than just muffled sounds. It impacts every aspect of life, leading to challenges with social interaction, mental health, and even cognitive function. Early identification and intervention are key to minimising these risks, yet access to affordable and quality hearing care remains a significant barrier for many.

Join the movement

World Hearing Day is a call to action for everyone. Here are some ways you can get involved:

• Start improving your hearing with eargym: With fun and immersive training games, we make it easy for you to improve your hearing and track your progress over time. Try eargym for free now.
• Share your story: Use your voice to spread awareness about hearing loss and the importance of early intervention - don’t forget to tag us eargym | B Corp #LoveYourHearing .
• Advocate for change: Support organisations working to make hearing healthcare accessible to all.

Could you improve your hearing in 4 weeks? ??

Just launched: the training progress check, making it easy for everyone to measure the impact of training their hearing over time.

How does it work?

This check measures your ability to understand speech in background noise. You will be asked to listen and respond to speech as the background noise gets increasingly louder.?

Step 1: Take the check and set your baseline

Step 2: Train regularly for 4 weeks

Step 3: Retake the check to see how much you have improved

What results can you expect?

Our research shows that in 7 weeks you could improve your speech intelligibility by 20%. Regularly taking the progress check will help you track your results over time. However, it’s important not to be discouraged if you don’t see results straight away. Just like any skill, the more you train, the more you will improve.

Download eargym to take the progress check now.

We're in the press ??

It’s fantastic to see a growing number of people talking about the importance of hearing health with recent coverage in Hello!, Tech Rounds, The Telegraph, Music Tech, and Headphonesty.

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