Hearing Loss Awareness

The average person waits 7 years before addressing hearing loss. The delay isn't about laziness – it's about acceptance. Here's why that's so difficult and how to move forward.

For those with hearing loss who wear hearing aids, there's more to consider when dining out. Here are a few simple tips that can help you hear better through the noise.

Untreated hearing loss is one of the most underestimated relationship stressors, and it often goes unaddressed for years, whilst relationships quietly deteriorate. This article goes through the communication barrier, the emotional toll, the social withdrawal and the strain of hearing loss and why it matters to address it.

The connection between hearing loss and cardiovascular disease isn't immediately obvious, but it's rather significant. Your ears, particularly the delicate structures of the inner ear, are remarkably sensitive to blood flow. If you've been putting off that hearing test, this might give you pause for thought.

If you've been struggling with hearing loss, you might have noticed it's affecting more than just your ability to follow conversations. Understanding this connection is the first step towards feeling like yourself again, and addressing hearing loss often leads to significant improvements in emotional well-being.

Never too old for hearing aids. Discover how hearing aids improve safety, family connections and independence for over 80s, with practical advice on getting started.