That is right—and it’s not just you. Everybody’s hearing gets worse over time because the parts of the inner ear that detect sound wear out as you get older. And, as your hearing gets worse, your Hearing Number will increase.
You can use your Hearing Number to understand how your hearing changes over time. This helps you know when to use communication strategies or hearing technologies so you can hear better.
A rule of thumb is that the higher your Hearing Number is, the more communication strategies and technologies you may need. Keep reading to learn some of these helpful strategies.