How is age-related hearing loss treated?

How is age-related hearing loss treated?

Treatment for hearing impairment depends on the severity of your symptoms. Your healthcare provider may recommend:

• Assistive listening devices: These tools might include cell phone amplifying devices, smartphone apps or closed-circuit systems in auditoriums or places of worship.
• Hearing aids: A hearing aid is the most common treatment for age-related hearing loss. Hearing aids make noises louder. They have adjustable volume settings.
• Cochlear implants: Cochlear implants can help some types of severe hearing loss. These small electronic devices stimulate the auditory nerve (nerve that enables you to hear). Your healthcare provider places cochlear implants through surgery.