Age Related Hearing Loss

What is Age related Hearing Loss?

Age related hearing loss involves a deterioration in hearing over time, due to age. Age related hearing loss occurs with natural wear and tear and usually affects the high frequencies of hearing first. This means that you might mishear the beginnings and ends of sentences and words, particularly in busy settings. Age related hearing loss is called presbycusis or presbyacusis. 

Do you feel as though your hearing has deteriorated? You can book a full hearing assessment and hearing aid trial with PinnaClear. 

“Did you know that it takes people on average ten years before taking action on their hearing loss? There are also studies to show the risks of cognitive decline with an increase in hearing loss. At PinnaClear I want to help people make the decision to take action sooner.”

― Hafiza, Senior Audiologist ―

Characteristics of age related hearing loss

These difficulties are commonly reported in an audiology clinic. Can you identify with any of them?

Does this sound like you? If so, the first step would be to arrange a hearing assessment to establish your level of hearing. You can either book on line or fill out our contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

It is often easy to think your hearing is better than others as it deteriorates slowly and you might not notice straight away. You may also start to lean in and focus on facial expressions more. You might slowly make lifestyle changes like turning up the TV notch by notch or you might avoid complex listening situations such as restaurants or talking to strangers. 

Whatever your difficulties, at PinnaClear we are here to guide you through every step of your hearing loss journey. 

I think I have a hearing loss, what next?

Acknowledging you have a hearing loss is the first step. The next step would be to arrange a full hearing assessment to establish the degree and type of hearing loss. In most cases, hearing loss is due to wear and tear but in some cases it can be due to structural damage such as a perforation. Your audiologist at PinnaClear will discuss your hearing assessment with you in detail along with any onward referral requirements.

We are all living longer, so it is inevitable that natural deterioration through wear and tear will occur. Age related hearing loss and getting hearing aids doesn’t have to be a scary process. Hearing aids are advancing and all conventional hearing aids are digital now, regardless of their size. Let us help you find a hearing aid that suits your needs.  All of our equipment is portable so if you can't come to us, we can come to you. 

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With almost 20 years experience in the NHS and private sectors, you are in good hands. Finding the right treatment can be confusing so I am here to make things clearer and easier for you to understand. 

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