About this episode

The episode discusses the issue of hearing loss among first responders and the importance of protecting hearing health.

Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure speaks with Dr. Ryan Potter about the growing issue of hearing loss among first responders and why protecting hearing health is so important in high-pressure emergency situations. Dr. Potter explains that long-term noise exposure impacts an estimated 80% of law enforcement officers, 40% of firefighters, and 45% of EMS providers, creating challenges that can affect both job performance and quality of life. The conversation also highlights practical ways everyone can protect their hearing, from using hearing protection in loud environments to getting baseline hearing evaluations and taking a proactive approach to long-term hearing health. Dr. Potter shares the personal story that inspired his career in audiology and discusses how Hearing Life is helping people improve their hearing through assessments, treatment options, and special savings opportunities for first responders. -- Visit: AnotherMoneyShow.com Call Rotchford & Associates: (623) 523-0444 Email the show: Team@AnotherMoneyShow.com Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnotherMoneyShow -- Book a no-cost, no-obligation appointment: Call (623) 523-0444 or visit AnotherMoneyShow.com to…

People in this episode

Hosts: J.R. Rotchford, Anthony Carrao

Guest: Dr. Ryan Potter

Topics covered

• hearing loss
• first responders
• audiology
• noise exposure
• hearing protection

Keywords

• hearing loss
• first responders
• audiology
• noise exposure
• hearing protection
• job performance
• quality of life

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hearing Life, Retirement.Radio, Rotchford & Associates, Another Money Show

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