‘In the UK, 1 in 5 adults are deaf or hard of hearing’ (RNID 2021)
‘Around 40% of people over fifty in the UK suffer from hearing loss’ (2019)
Our hearing is precious and like the rest of our faculties, we take it for granted. Losing our hearing gradually as we age is incredibly common; this condition is known as Presbycusis.
Hearing loss falls within three main categories:
Conductive
This involves the outer or middle ear, whereby the ‘conduction’ of sound waves becomes affected. Common causes are wax occlusion, middle ear fluid or ‘glue ear,’ perforation of the eardrum and fixation of the middle ear bones called Otosclerosis.
Sensorineural
This is where the inner working of the ear becomes impaired due to such causes as progressive, age related decline or noise exposure. The tiny hairs within the inner ear and surrounding nerves become damaged or degenerate, affecting the transmission of sound and in turn causing hearing impairment.
Mixed
Mixed hearing loss is a combination of both conductive and sensorineural loss caused by a combination of factors.
Hearing aids
In most cases, permanent hearing loss is addressed and improved significantly by digital hearing aids. Here at Harmony, we are in proud partnership with WIDEX, offering a choice of the most innovative hearing aids on the market at a price that accommodates your budget.
All hearing aid options come with:
- Free 4 year warranty
- 60 day money back guarantee
- Unlimited aftercare
Book in for your hearing assessment today!
