On May 23rd Hidden Hearing proudly sponsored The Active Retirement Trade & Tourism Show 2017. The show took place in Dublin’s RDS and over 2000 people attended on the day. The show celebrated all that is good about ageing in Ireland and focused on areas such as health, activity, financial security, travel, holidays, lifelong learning, social and cultural activities, sports, cooking, fashion, investments, and legal advice.

Launching the event on the day was nine-time GAA All-Star Pat Spillane, who has been working to further the cause of rural Ireland as Ambassador for the Action Plan for Rural Development, said he was pleased to be involved with Active Retirement Ireland again.

Also on the day, Stephen Leddy, Managing Director of Hidden Hearing, gave a speech about a persons overall wellness & the importance of supporting the elderly. He also spoke of the relationship between Hidden Hearing and Active Retirement Ireland and how Hidden Hearing were proud to support a retirement group that celebrate healthy ageing.

People were welcomed to the event with free shopping bags from Hidden Hearing & other nice bits and pieces from Active Retirement Ireland. Our Jute bags turned out to be quite popular among the visitors to the show on the day and we gave out all 2,000 we brought up to the event.

As you walked through the entrance doors, you and were enchanted & entertained by the Charming Souberettes – a singing group from Dublin. The three glamorous ladies of this singing group performed throughout the morning. There type of signing was beautiful to hear and their operatic soprano voices engaged many.

Our Audiologist Teodora also gave a talk on our Wellness Program. Our Wellness Program identifies links between your heart & hearing health, diabetes & hearing loss, dementia & hearing health & sudden stroke & hearing loss. We are encouraging everyone to have a baseline hearing check in one of our 75 branches & clinics nationwide. The benefit of this for people is to know how their hearing is now. If you experience a loss later in life, you will have an Audiogram to compare your hearing too & our Audiologists can advise better – the cause of your hearing loss.

Book your FREE hearing test today as part of your overall wellness program by calling 1800 882 884 or search for your local branch or clinic here.

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This month is Arthritis Awareness Month and as you get older you can come to notice aches and pains in your joints, and also your hearing may decrease.

If you notice more pain and stiffness, it could be arthritis. Arthritis is one of the most common diseases in Ireland. Millions of adults and half of all people age 65 and older are troubled by this disease.

Arthritis can attack joints in almost any part of the body. Some forms of arthritis cause changes you can see and feel—swelling, warmth, and redness in your joints. In some the pain and swelling last only a short time, but are very bad. Other types cause less troublesome symptoms, but still slowly damage your joints.

Arthritis Ireland have detailed booklets about coping with Arthritis and how to mange and cope with joint pain.

Warning Signs of Arthritis

Lasting joint pain

Joint swelling

Joint stiffness

Tenderness or pain when touching a joint

Problems using or moving a joint normally

Warmth and redness in a joint

Age Related Hearing Loss

For most people, finding it a bit harder to hear is just normal wear and tear and one more fact of life. One in five Irish people over the age of 50 have some difficulty hearing, and that figure rises to almost one in two for those over 70.

Hearing loss may be caused by:

1. Exposure to loud noises. Noise induced hearing loss is particularly common among people who work in loud environments on a daily basis. Long-term exposure to loud noises in workplaces such as factories and construction sites is a major cause of hearing loss, but one off exposures to very loud noises such as music concerts and machinery can also cause permanent damage to hearing.
2. Meniere’s disease. Meniere’s disease is a condition that can affect hearing and balance, although severity can vary between individuals. Problem arise as fluid builds up in the cochlea, causing tinnitus, dizziness and sensitivity to loud noises.
3. Medications. Many prescription medicines can cause complications for the hearing organs, including aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs. These problems are more likely to affect people with a family history of hearing loss, and you should always advise your doctor if this has been a problem in your family.
4. Head injuries. Physical damage to the head, which often results from trauma injuries, can lead to permanent damage to the hearing. The middle ear is delicate, and is subject to damage from injury or eardrum perforation, and damage to the temporal lobe may also cause significant problems. If you are keen on risky or extreme sports, such as rugby, horse riding or skiing, it is important to wear protective headgear to minimize your risk of injury.
5. Tumours. A tumour in the hearing organ can cause damage to this delicate area, and often results in symptoms such as ringing in the ears. Surgery may be an option in this circumstance, and this may resolve the hearing loss. Abnormal bony growths on the middle ear bones, known as otosclerosis, can also cause hearing loss and is also a problem that is treatable with surgery.
6. Presbycusis. This is the term given to age-related hearing loss, which results from the loss of hair cells in the ears. Hearing aids can help to overcome this problem, but it is important to seek help as soon as possible to avoid further deterioration.

Book A Free Hearing Test At Hidden Hearing

Ireland’s leading private provider of hearing care solutions is Hidden Hearing, with a national network of over seventy-five branches and clinics. If you have any concerns about your hearing, book a free hearing test with us and find out what we can do for you.

We have a variety of hearing aids for you to try, including digital hearing aids that sit inside the ear canal and are not visible to others. Contact Hidden Hearing online today, or call into your local branch. Alternatively you can call 1800 882 884 to book your free hearing test today.

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