A recent article in The Guardian talked about how a recent study found that for those 55 and older, hearing loss is quite common. In fact, 12 out of 100 people between the ages of 55 and 74 suffered from hearing loss. Though these hearing problems caused them “moderate or severe worry, upset or annoyance,” only 3 out of 100 used hearing aids.
Published in the Health Technology Assessment, this study was done by Medical Research Council’s Hearing and Communications Group researchers. This group is based at the University of Manchester.
Furthermore, 70% of people who needed hearing aids were fitted with one, and a third of those people remarked that they noticed “big improvements” in terms of hearing in a noisy environment.
Researchers who conducted this study noted that taking a hearing test would prove to be a good value for the money, should older people take one. So if you’re suffering from hearing loss, you should most definitely consider taking a hearing test.
Though this study was conducted in England, it goes without saying that the same is true in America: All too often, people suffering from hearing loss and hearing problems do not seek help. By taking a hearing test, those suffering from hearing problems may find that their lives are improved tremendously thanks to the ability to once again hear sounds clearly with a hearing aid.