This Hearing Awareness Week (February 25-March 3), Australian Hearing is encouraging Lithgow residents to embrace their hearing health as an extention of their fitness regime.
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Research shows today’s older Australians are generally healthier and more active than their peers 25 years ago. However, maintaining hearing fitness isn’t a priority, with people waiting an average of seven years to take a hearing check.
To help tackle this, Australian Hearing is offering free hearing checks and advice on hearing wellness throughout Hearing Awareness Week. Australian Hearing is visiting Lithgow Valley Plaza on Februray 27 and 28, 10am-2pm.
“To stay in top shape, people should consider a hearing test as part of their regular health check-up, just like they would get their eyes checked or test their blood pressure,” Australian Hearing Springwood centre manager David Maple said.
“A hearing check is a quick and easy way to measure the sounds you can and can’t hear. Our team are also here to guide you through what next steps you may need to take in regards to improving your hearing.”
Signs you may have a hearing loss:
- A ringing sensation in your ears (tinnitus), including whistling, buzzing and hissing in your ears
- Your family complains you have the TV too loud
- You have difficulty hearing people on the phone
- You keep saying “what?” and ask people to repeat themselves
- You have stopped participating in activities you used to enjoy
- You feel isolated and confused in noisy situations.
If people have any concerns about their hearing or a loved one's hearing, they can come and talk to their local Australian Hearing specialist at Springwood. Australian Hearing provides subsidised hearing care for eligible people, including pensioners and most veterans. For full details visit www.hearing.com.au or call 131 797.