Three simple ways to better hearing health

Three simple ways to better hearing health. Many seniors and their loved ones have come to expect that some hearing loss is inevitable. Hearing loss can be caused by many factors, but age and exposure to loud noise are the two most common causes. The incidence of hearing loss increases as we get older. Over half the population aged between 60 and 70 have a hearing loss.

During this year’s Women’s Health Week, held September 2-6, Hearing Australia encouraged women of all ages to celebrate the sounds they love. Good hearing plays a significant role in helping people stay active, happy and involved in the world around them.

Women are known to be great listeners but don’t always ‘listen’ to themselves and hearing loss is more than just an inconvenience – it can impact quality of life and ability to enjoy social activities and hobbies. In the 15-64 years age group 72.5 per cent of primary carers are women. 

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Women’s Health Week focuses on the fact that if women invest more time in themselves, they are likely to be happier and healthier. And that’s great news for them and their loved ones, especially with the increase in hearing loss prevalence among Australian women projected to rise to 23.5 per cent in 2060

Listen up for better hearing health

The good news is there are simple ways to prevent further hearing loss, including:

1. Reach for the headphones – reduce the noise in your life by turning down the volume on the TV or radio. If you use headphones to listen to music or books, keep it below 80 per cent of full volume and limit your listening time to no more than 1.5 hours per day.
2. Reduce your risk – increasing your distance from the sound source is one of the easiest ways to reduce your risk of excessive noise exposure. This means moving away from loud noises, using earplugs or another ear protection.
3. Regular check-ups – include regular hearing checks as part of your health regime.

Hearing is an important part of life that helps keep us connected to the people and places we love. Hearing Australia is inviting women across the nation to take a free* hearing check to invest in their hearing health.

*Only 15-minute hearing checks are free. Other services may attract charges/fees or may be subsidised for those eligible under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program. A hearing check is a screening that helps identify people that may have hearing loss.