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Aging is the most common natural cause of hearing loss – also known as Presbycusis.
In the UK, 71% of people over the age of 70 have a hearing loss, yet only about 40% of people who need hearing aids have them.
As we get older, degeneration in the inner ear and along the nerve pathways to the brain can impact our hearing. Hair cells in our inner ear translate the sound waves our ears collect and send electrical signals to our brain for it to interpret as recognisable sound. Because hair cells do not regenerate or regrow, any hearing loss we experience from damage to them from noise exposure, medical conditions or genetics perhaps, is permanent.
Because Presbycusis occurs gradually, many people don’t recognise the symptoms and it often takes those around them to highlight that there could be a problem that needs identifying or treating.
It’s not possible to completely prevent age related hearing loss, especially if it’s a genetic or hereditary loss, but there are certainly steps you can take in your lifestyle to reduce the risks:
Untreated hearing loss can affect your cognitive health and can increase the risk of social isolation, depression and injury-causing falls. When your ability to hear gets worse, your brain receives less stimulation that it would in normal circumstances, because it’s not working to identify different sounds and situations. Over time, this lack of brain exercise can lead to memory loss and even dementia. Find out about hearing loss and dementia.
It’s not all doom and gloom however, as age related hearing loss is highly treatable and hearing aids work well for most older adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. And for those with more severe loss, cochlear implants are an increasingly popular option.
It’s easy to find out if you’re suffering from age related hearing loss. Simply book a hearing test with our audiologist in your local independent optician’s practice.
Once your audiologist knows the level of your loss, they’ll be able to talk through your options for clearer hearing with you. Finding out you’re experiencing hearing loss and receiving treatment can rarely reverse damage, but it can:
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“Before meeting Shane Thompson at True Tone, I spent around £5,000 over 5 years with two leading audiologists, without any real improvement in my hearing. Shane gave me an extensive hearing test and helped cure an ongoing ear infection for me. His extreme care and attention, with my new True Tone hearing aids, has given me back a level of hearing I thought I wouldn’t have again.”
“Nicole is a genius. After she ‘hoovered’ my ears for wax yesterday, I came home and listened to my astonishing hi-fi, and it was like having an upgrade. And a lot cheaper than getting a new hi-fi!!”
“Huge thanks for a great experience when I had hearing aids fitted. Your patience, caring, and time taken with me was exceptional. Your lovely, cheeky personality made all the difference to me and put me at ease. Good to know that I can contact you anytime and very convenient to have your hearing aid clinic in my local opticians. Thank you.”