Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

Your hearing gets worse as you age. This is why and what you can do about it

Mature woman experiencing hearing problems touching ear with hand - (Alamy/PA)

Subtle changes in your hearing and even some hearing loss is a common experience as we age.

It often begins with seemingly minor annoyances: needing to ask for repetition, nudging the television volume upwards.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.