Clear hearing, sharp mind - TEST

Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is the slow loss of hearing in both ears. It's a common problem linked to ageing.⁷

If you’re among the 1 in 5 Australian adults that suffer from hearing loss,⁸ your hearing could decline to a point where even the most powerful hearing aids cannot give your brain the clarity it needs to understand certain sounds.^7,12

Age-related hearing loss can happen slowly, so you may not notice any significant changes at first.^9-10 While wearing your hearing aid(s),

• Do you find noisy environments challenging?
• Do you frequently ask people to repeat themselves?
• Do you turn the volume up to listen to the TV?
• Do you struggle to hear on the phone?⁸

If you wear hearing aids and answered 'yes' to any of these questions, a cochlear implant system may be an option for you.

A cochlear implant is a small, electronic device that is surgically implanted by an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon. It consists of two parts:

• A sound processor worn externally
• A small implant

Together they capture sounds from the environment and transmit them directly to the hearing nerve, helping to restore clarity, even in noisy environments.^{1, 17-18}

If you're beyond 60 and your hearing aids are no longer enough, then a cochlear implant may help you hear clearly again.^{1, 17-18}

If you are struggling to hear clearly, even when you’re wearing your hearing aids, contact the Cochlear Engagement Team today on 1800 875 212 or download our free information brochure.