Hearing Australia is urging Australians to be proactive about their hearing health, with free 15-minute Hearing Australia checks for adults being held on the Central Coast during March to mark World Hearing Day on March 3.
One in six Australians live with hearing loss, a figure set to rise to a staggering 7.8 million by 2060.
Newly released research from Hearing Australia reveals that while more than half of Australians know hearing loss can occur with ageing, many don’t get help when they should due to a range of misconceptions – including self-inflicted ageism, and the affordability of hearing aids.
The theme of this year’s World Hearing Day is Changing mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all.
Only one in four Australians aged more than 25 have had a hearing check at a hearing clinic in the past year, compared to three in four having a blood test and dental check.
Hearing loss signs include asking others to repeat themselves, loud TV volume, ringing in ears, hearing strain in noisy places and missing out on everyday sounds.
Hearing Australia’s Managing Director Kim Terrell said hearing loss could be devastating.
“I know from my own personal experience that getting help and using hearing aids makes life much easier at home, in the workplace and in social settings,” Terrell said.
“There are many simple and affordable options so if you have any signs of hearing impairment, I urge you to act.”
Free hearing tests will be conducted at: Central Coast Council at 8.30am on March 6; at Yallambee Retirement Village at 8.30am on March 10; at Pine Needles Village at 8.30am on March 11; at Heatherbrae Pies at 8am on March 12; at Learning Terrigal 50+ Leisure at 7.30am on March 21; and at Amcal West Gosford Pharmacy at 8.30am on March 25.
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