Hearing Awareness Week is from March 1 to 7. It’s an annual event that highlights the issues affecting Australians living with hearing loss. One in six adults in Australia experience some degree of hearing loss, and with age being a contributing factor, that number increases to 70% of those aged 70 and over.
For most people, hearing begins to deteriorate from the mid-thirties, and it usually declines slowly over time, meaning it can be hard to detect. The small, sensitive hair-like cells within the inner ear simply get worn out over the years. When this happens, you don’t simply go deaf, but it becomes more and more difficult to understand sounds clearly, particularly speech. Whether you’re attending a business meeting or listening to family and friends, hearing well is vital.
Untreated hearing loss can become a significant problem, impacting your relationships with others, participation in the community and even your independence. Early detection can help slow the rate of further loss, which is why Specsavers is encouraging Australians to get their hearing in check this March and book a free* Hearing Check with an Audiology Professional in-store or at specsavers.com.au/hearing.
