As people get older it is quite common for them to suffer some form of hearing loss.
This is usually caused by the parts of the middle and inner ear becoming less receptive to the sound waves entering the ear channel.
Although this is the most common causes of hearing loss in the elderly it can also be caused by a blockage in the ear channel either by a build up of wax or an infection.
It is therefore advisable to see a G.
P.
to ascertain the causes of the hearing loss so that the right course of treatment can be implemented.
This could be just syringing of the ear, antibiotics or in some cases a small operation to correct any congenital condition.
If the hearing loss is however just due to age related hearing loss, a Hearing Aid could very easily overcome these losses.
There are a number of reasons why it is important that an individuals hearing is as good as it can be, especially for reasons of safety.
Any hearing loss can put make the individual at greater risk of injury or accidents.
There are a number of areas where hearing sounds are important such as smoke alarms in houses, telephone calls etc.
A great many grandparents now look after grand children while their parents are at work or have gone out for the evening.
It is most important that the grandparents can hear any problems that may occur before they become too serious.
It can also create problems holding conversations with others, especially in a crowded room, resulting in having to repeat what has been said in a much louder voice so that the hearing impaired person can be included.
In some cases it may even cause the sufferer to be excluded from conversations, therefore making them feel very isolated.
There are a number of very excellent reasons why the elderly should not suffer any difficulties with hearing, not only so they can enjoy a full and worthwhile personal life without fear of injury or accident either to themselves or others but also that others around them can include them fully in their world.
The right Hearing Aid can help to overcome these problems especially the Digital Hearing Aid.
The Digital Hearing Aid can be programmed to compensate for any particular hearing loss at set audio frequencies.
It is important that before any Hearing Aid is obtained a thorough hearing test is carried out.
This can be carried out by an Audiologist who will test the hearing over the complete range of audio frequencies.
He will place a pair of earphones over the sufferer's ears and send a sound at a particular frequency to either the right or left ear.
He will reduce the sound until the sufferer cannot hear the sound which is then indicated to the audiologist who will record it.
The test will continue over the full audio range for both ears.
The results are recorded in the form of an audiogram which is just a simple chart with hearing responses charted.
With these results the Digital Hearing Aid can be set up so that, where there is a hearing loss, it can be compensated for by increasing the volume at these particular frequencies.
After wearing a Hearing Aid set up to the sufferers particular requirements they will then be able to fully enjoy a safe and inclusive life again.