Fifty & Fab
  • Blog
    • Beauty
    • Travel
    • Style
    • Menopause
  • subscribe
  • About
  • Resources
    • Shop my Look
    • Discount Codes
    • Menopause
  • Contact Me
  • IN THE PRESS
  • Work with Me
  • The Legal Stuff
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookies Policy
    • Terms and Conditions

The importance of a hearing test over 50 | free hearing test from Boots Hearingcare

28/9/2021

8 Comments

 
I went to Boots Hearingcare recently for a free hearing test, I have been meaning to have one for ages, well since I turned 50 probably, but when Boots Hearingcare asked if I would consider sharing details of their free hearing test service on my blog, I decided it was an ideal opportunity to get one done myself!  For quite a number of years I have suffered with painful ears, recurring ear infections, excess wax and temporary poor hearing which also caused me to feel dizzy and unsteady - gosh I sound like I am falling apart!  I was under a private ENT Consultant originally and I had regular appointments to get my condition under control, this included microsuction and antibiotics.  Eventually I was able to transfer to the ENT Nurse at my local NHS Hospital - until Covid arrived! 

For the last 18 months I have had to either pay for private microsuction ear wax removal or go without.  And although I have increased the time between appointments, it is clear I still need this service.  The longer I go without seeing the ENT Nurse, the deafer I get, I am fairly sure it is related to my excess ear wax and ear eczema but I still knew that it was important to get my hearing checked and especially as I am over 50.

This blog post uses affiliate links.
Navy Shirt Dress | Boots Hearingcare Review | Free Hearing Test | Hearing Test at Boots
I had my free hearing test at Boots Hearingcare in High Wycombe

Free hearing test at Boots Hearingcare

It is really simple to get a free hearing test at Boots Hearingcare, simply go to the Boots Hearingcare website, and select BOOK NOW, enter your postcode and you will be given a list of your nearest Boots stores offering free hearing tests, there are loads. select your preferred store and you are given a list of available slots.  Complete your details to book!

You can even do a quick online hearing test to get instant feedback on your hearing!

And Boots Hearingcare offer lots of advice about hearing health too.  You can find out about hearing loss, ear infections, tinnitus and advice for cleaning your ears for example.

Boots Hearingcare can also help you if you need to make a decision about getting hearing aids and they offer a full range from Premium to Economy options. as well as interest free credit payment plans.  There are three different styles of hearing aid - in the ear, receiver in the canal and behind the ear.

Why a hearing test is important for over 50's

Hearing  deterioration is usually a gradual thing so it is more difficult to notice exactly what is happening.  A free hearing test is super simple and a quick way to keep an eye on things and getting them regularly, especially after age 50, is recommended.

Some signs your hearing might be deteriorating:

  • The TV is too loud for other members of your family
  • You find it difficult to keep up with conversations when there’s background noise
  • Chatting on the phone is tricky even when the room is quiet
  • You feel like people are mumbling a lot, and you have to ask them to repeat what they’ve said.
​
Around 40% of people over 50 in the UK have some form of hearing loss.
Navy Shirt Dress | Boots Hearingcare Review | Free Hearing Test | Hearing Test at Boots
A sunny day for a trip into High Wycombe for my free hearing test!

My hearing test at Boots Hearingcare

Booking was super simple, and I arrived on time for my appointment, Hearingcare at Boots in High Wycombe is located within Boots Opticians and it was easy to find.

My hearing specialist had a chat to me first, and asked if I had noticed any problems, I explained about my history with my ears and needing regular ear microsuction etc.  He then had a look inside my ears and concluded that he couldn't do a full hearing assessment until I had my ears cleaned again!!  But that there was one test he could carry out but suggested I come back again for a fuller assessment.  Typical!  I knew I was overdue for my microsuction!  Anyway, the test he could carry out was quick, painless and easy.  I had to sit inside a sound proofed cubicle with a glass door, wear some headphones and listen to a series of sounds.  I had to press a button on a handheld device every time I heard something, however faint!  It took less than 5 minutes.
Hearing test results | Boots Hearingcare Review | Free Hearing Test | Hearing Test at Boots
Fortunately my hearing was all within the 'normal' range with no causes for concern at this stage.  But my intention is to go back when my ears have been cleaned again!  But if I needed a hearing aid, would I wear one?  Yes of course!  They are so small and so discreet now, no one would notice anyway, although it helps I have longer hair!
​
Book your free hearing test now with Boots Hearingcare!

Love from
Michelle xx
​

Disclaimer: this blog post uses affiliate links.

Click here to read other blogs I link up with:

Is This Mutton
#WowOnWednesday
 

​Mummabstylish
#Chic&Stylish

Free Hearing Test with Boots Hearingcare
Pin it for later!
8 Comments
Gail link
30/9/2021 05:55:50 am

Excellent post Michelle- there still seems to be a stigma about getting your ears tested and hearing aids. I hope to convince my husband to get a test, using your post! Thanks for linking.

Reply
Michelle Green link
30/9/2021 03:58:17 pm

There is, but there doesn't need to be, and hearing aids are so discreet now. I hope you get your husband to go along! Michelle xx

Reply
Linda
30/9/2021 11:43:26 am

Love the blue dress you are wearing in your current blog. May I ask
where you purchased it?

Reply
Michelle Green link
30/9/2021 04:00:42 pm

Hi Linda, thank you, it is lovely isn't it, I got it from Sosandar but it was a few years ago now. I have worn it a lot and it keeps coming back out! I would definitely recommend a shirt dress as a good all round style especially for spring and autumn. Love Michelle x

Reply
Tracy link
21/10/2021 06:26:31 pm

Thanks for this, I didn’t realise I could get a free test. Thought you had to be older. And the free Advantage card points are a bonus. Definitely worth doing, Tracy

Reply
Nikki Knight link
21/10/2021 06:35:07 pm

Brilliant post, I’ll have to show this to my parents.

Reply
Ian link
21/10/2021 07:16:55 pm

Thanks for sharing this and perfect timing too. I have been meaning to book a test for a while because the older I have become the worse my hearing is……

Reply
laura Somerville link
21/10/2021 09:45:09 pm

This was a useful, informative post, thanks for sharing. You've nudged me to get on and do something about having a hearing test.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Michelle ...

    ​Welcome to Fifty & Fab, a lifestyle blog to inspire you. I am a blogger with a passion for writing about style, beauty, health and fitness with a focus on the over 50's. I am based in Marlow but work across London and the South East.

    Lifestyle blog, blogger Marlow, Buckinghamshire
    Subscribe below to receive regular updates by email:
    Subscribe

    Categories

    All
    Beauty
    Being Fifty And Fab
    Days Out
    Embracing Life (in Midlife)
    Health And Fitness
    Lifestyle
    Menopause
    Style
    Travel
    Travel - Sri Lanka

    Picture
     Hi, I’m Michelle and my blog Fifty & Fab is all about my journey into and through my fifties.  I share style tips, health and fitness inspiration, I talk about my holidays and days out and I tell you about my beauty regime and my lifestyle.  I hope you might pick up a tip or two and get some inspiration!

    Join my mailing list (above) for regular updates and don’t forget to look at my social media pages too..

    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture

    Archives

    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016


Email

michelle@fiftyandfab.co.uk
  • Blog
    • Beauty
    • Travel
    • Style
    • Menopause
  • subscribe
  • About
  • Resources
    • Shop my Look
    • Discount Codes
    • Menopause
  • Contact Me
  • IN THE PRESS
  • Work with Me
  • The Legal Stuff
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookies Policy
    • Terms and Conditions