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Hearing loss particularly affects older Americans and often tends to take place gradually making it harder to notice right away.
If you suffer from age related hearing loss, this condition can sometimes impact your work as well as your home life, so it is important to have all the facts and to understand how you can improve your hearing.
Ways To Improve Your Hearing:
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Be aware of your hearing ability - age related hearing loss can happen gradually and the signs are subtle at first. A simple hearing test can help you gain an insight and provide a baseline to monitor over time.
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Try to use other strategies for better hearing and listening as appropriate - Move closer and position yourself so that you are facing the talker; try to ensure tha t the speaker’s face is well lit and you can see it clearly. Watch the speaker’s face, lips, and gestures for clues to what’s being said. Don’t strain to hear every word. People w ith normal hearing miss words and ‘fill in’ from surrounding sentences.
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Consider trying a hearing aid - it’s another myth that hearing instruments are obvious and unattractive. In fact in some cases it can be more obvious that someone needs one than when they are using one! While it’s true that hearing instruments don’t enjoy quite the fashion status of a pair of glasses, new technology has made these devices very discreet. Many people can wear instruments that are either tucked well inside the ear or small behind-the-ear units that can be disguised by hairstyles.
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ALDs (assistive listening device) - If you struggle most in a particular listening situation, find out about an assistive listening device specific for that situation. Examples are amplified mobiles or landlines, TV listeners or even an amplified alarm clock! 5.
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Prevention - Try to prevent any further hearing loss due to noise. Noise induced hearing loss is common, and easily preventable. Regulations are in place for places of employment; but be aware of the impact of loud events such as rock concerts and playing MP3 players at full volume.
For additional information and to find a local hearing services provider click here.
If you are concerned about your hearing you should consider taking a hearing test. The test can be performed by your family doctor or by a hearing centre. There are many on line resources to assist you and provide more information. Some of the above content was supplied by HearingDirect.com should you wish more information you can check it out at www.hearingdirect.com/pages/Guide-To-Hearing.html |
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