When should you get a hearing test?

Around 3.5 million Australian adults are affected by hearing loss, and unfortunately, the likelihood of experiencing it increases with age.

Living with hearing loss can be frustrating, especially when you feel disconnected from conversations or unable to fully engage with friends and family. The good news is that if you recognise the signs early, there are ways to improve your hearing and overall quality of life.

If you identify with any of the following signs, you may be experiencing symptoms of hearing loss:

• People often seem to mumble or speak quietly.
• You frequently ask people to repeat themselves.
• It’s exhausting to keep straining to understand others.
• Background noise makes it hard to hear conversations.
• You struggle to identify the direction of sounds.
• You need the TV volume turned up higher than others.
• It’s becoming more difficult to hear women’s and children’s voices.
• Others have told you that you speak too loudly.
• Your family has a history of hearing issues.
• You’ve been exposed to a noisy work environment.
• You hear a constant ringing in your ears (tinnitus).

If any of these symptoms sound familiar, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Hearing loss is more common than you might think, and help is available at Amplifon clinics. Book a free hearing test for yourself or loved ones one to start your journey toward better hearing.

A regular ear examination is very important - in fact, you’re recommended to have them once a year. By having these regular tests, we can track how much this vital part of your wellbeing may or may not be changing. 

If you have any concerns about your hearing or just wish to get some information on your ear health, please book a free hearing test with us. It’s a simple first step in changing the quality of your life for the better.