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SENIORS' HEALTH
Ear/Nose/Throat The gradual loss of hearing that occurs
as you age (presbycusis) is a common condition. Hearing loss happens when there is a
problem with one or more parts of the ear or ears. Someone who has
hearing loss may be able to hear some sounds or nothing at all. Over time, the wear and tear on your
ears from noise contributes to hearing loss by damaging the cochlea, a
part of your inner ear. Doctors believe that heredity and chronic
exposure to loud noises are the main factors that contribute to hearing
loss. Other factors, such as earwax blockage, can prevent your ears from
conducting sounds as well as they should. You can't reverse damage to your inner
ear. However, you don't have to live in a world of quieter, less
distinct sounds. You and your doctor or hearing specialist (audiologist)
can take steps to improve what you hear.
Coping skills Try these tips to
communicate more easily despite your hearing loss:
Face the person with
whom you're having a conversation.
Turn off background
noise, such as from a television, that may interfere with conversation.
Ask others to speak
clearly. Most people will be helpful if they know you're having trouble
hearing them.
In public, such as in a
restaurant or at a social gathering, choose a place to talk that's away
from noisy areas.
Consider using a hearing
aid. Other hearing devices, such as TV listening systems or telephone
amplifying devices, can help you hear better while decreasing other
noises around you.
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