How does hearing loss affect an elder's independence? To hear for life, listen with care! On world hearing day, most of us will focus on hearing problems rather than hearing techniques. That’s why the world health organization creates a community to make awareness about hearing loss. As per WHO reports, over 5% of the world’s population is addressing hearing problems. And being an elder, the hindrances or struggles faced are huge. To prevent deafness, we need to promote and raise campaigns for hearing care.
What is hearing loss? Hearing loss is a condition that exists when any part of the ear is not working properly. It refers to being disabled in hearing and the affected person will feel uncomfortable while communicating with others due to the time or effort taken to understand each and every syllable. Types of hearing loss Based on the symptoms, it can be feathered into three categories. They are Conductive hearing loss It is a mechanical problem inside your ear that is usually caused due to a hole or blockage in the eardrum. Hopefully, it can be cured by surgery or medicine. Sensorineural hearing loss It happens due to inner ear nerve damage and will stay to be a permanent problem. The only cure is by placing hearing aids or implant treatments.