HEARING LOSS

Hearing loss in the elderly

The risk of hearing loss generally increases with age and according to WHO data, it affects over 25% of those older than 60 years. It can be gradual or sudden and affects one or both ears. Presbycusis stands for hearing loss related to aging and is typically a kind of sensorineural hearing loss. It can be affected by many different factors, such as chronic diseases, smoking, genetics, frequent infections, alcohol, accidents etc. Although it is not life-threatening, hearing loss can significantly impact the affected person´s quality of life, thereby causing many other problems.

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SIGNS OF HEARING LOSS

How to detect hearing loss in adults

It is important to recognize hearing loss early and to start acting before it gets worse as hearing loss impacts the quality of life significantly and as it can lead to many additional problems, such as depression and dementia. If you notice that you may have a hearing problem or your hearing problems affects your everyday life, consult the ENT specialist. See the list of typical symptoms of hearing loss below:

Signs of hearing loss in older people

Repetition

You frequently ask people to repeat themselves

Understanding

You have problems understanding speech and following conversations in loud settings

Volume

You listen to TV or music louder than usual

Phone problems

You have difficulty understanding people on the phone

Tinnitus

You are experiencing constant ringing or buzzing sounds in the ear

How to prevent hearing loss?

Protect your ears

Avoid loud noise in general

Turn the volume down

Avoid listening to extremely loud music over the earphones/ headphones and always make short breaks when you use them for a longer period (e.g. 5 min. break every hour)

Ear protection

Protect your hearing during loud activities (e.g. in nightclubs or at sports events), which includes moving away from loudspeakers, making breaks, or wearing earplugs

Protection at work

If you work in a loud setting, think about wearing hearing protection or talk to your HR department about possibilities for hearing protection at work

Healthy life

Maintain a healthy lifestyle, avoid alcohol and smoking, regulate stress and exercise regularly

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