We've been helping people with hearing difficulties for well over 130 years. So when it comes to getting advice about hearing loss, there’s no one better to ask than the experts at Mary Hare Hearing Centre.
There are several different causes. The main ones include ageing, excessive noise, infections, genetics, birth defects, infections of the head or ear and reaction to certain medication.
Many of us don't notice the early signs of hearing loss because we slowly adjust to the change. Some of the common signs of hearing loss include:
Very rarely does hearing loss mean living in a quiet world. You may hear lots of sounds around you and be able to have one-to-one conversations. But don't let this fool you into thinking that your hearing is as good as it once was.
Many people with untreated hearing loss wrongly assume it only affects them, but it can also have a direct affect on those who are closest to you. This can cause:
Hearing loss can happen at any time, at any age. Most people with hearing loss (65%) are actually younger than 65. On average, people wait 10 years between first noticing their hearing loss and finally taking action. But the sooner you do something about it the better.
Over time, reduced stimulation to your ears and brain can actually impair the brain’s ability to process sound and recognise speech. The more speech recognition deteriorates, the more difficult it is to recover. And when you can’t hear what’s going on around you, your mental sharpness suffers.
Other ways hearing loss can impact your life include:
The quicker you take action, by booking a free initial hearing assessment with the experts at Mary Hare Hearing Centre, the sooner you put a stop to the negative effects of hearing loss and begin to regain sharpness, confidence and control.
If you’d like to book a free initial hearing assessment with one of our expert audiologists call us on 01635 523 343 or email us at newburycentre@maryhare.org.uk
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