Does your Mum have difficulties hearing?
Mother’s Day is a day to enjoy precious time with your Mum; sharing conversations, laughter and fun, making more memories together.
However for many, these interactions can be harboured by age-related hearing loss (also known as presbyacusis):
‘Most of us will experience some level of hearing loss as we get older. This type of hearing loss tends to affect both ears, and increases as you get older. There is currently no way to restore hearing after age-related hearing loss. But many people find hearing aids to be a huge help.’ (RNID)
So how do you know if it’s time to talk to your Mum about hearing aids?
As family members, you may be able to pick up on some of the signs of hearing loss, and be in a position to talk to your loved one about their hearing. You can find out about their hearing by asking a few choice questions, and making some keen observations.
The RNID gives us 7 signs of hearing loss older people may identify with to help you navigate this conversation….
You may be experiencing hearing loss if you:
• think other people sound like they’re mumbling
• ask people to repeat things for you often
• have difficulty understanding what is being said in noisy places
• find it hard to keep up with group conversation
• get tired from having to concentrate so much
• find other people think your TV or music is too loud
• often have difficulty hearing on the telephone.’ (RNID)
If you think your loved one may be affected by hearing loss then contact us for more information, or to book hearing test online.
