Hearing test
Hearing loss is common, often gradual, and linked to faster cognitive decline if it isn’t treated.
TypeExam
HowListen to tones and words through headphones in a quiet booth.
How oftenEvery few years from 50, or if you notice changes.
BeforeAvoid loud noise for a day before.
WhoAdults 50+ or anyone who notices hearing changes.
Hearing and brain health
Hearing loss creeps in slowly, and people adapt without noticing. Left untreated, it’s linked to isolation and faster memory decline - and treatment can help.
Screen
“Is my hearing OK?”
A quick check with a clinician or app.
First step
Full test
“How much loss?”
An audiologist maps what you hear at each pitch.
Detail
Treat
“Are hearing aids worth it?”
Treating hearing loss may slow memory decline in people at risk.
Action
Is it right for you?
Worth considering if…
- You’re 50+.
- You turn up the TV or struggle in noisy places.
- You’ve worked in noisy environments.
A better option if…
- You have sudden hearing loss - seek care urgently.
How it’s measured
Audiogram
Full test by an audiologist.
Online / app screening
A quick first check.
The full picture
What is it?
A test of how well you hear different tones and speech.
What type of test is it?
A clinical exam.
What does it measure?
Hearing thresholds across frequencies.
Why might someone consider it?
To catch hearing loss early.
Who is it most relevant for?
Adults 50+ or with symptoms.
How is it performed?
Listen and respond to sounds in headphones.
How often might it be considered?
Every few years.
What can the result help you understand?
Whether hearing aids could help.
What are its limitations?
Screening apps are less accurate.
What should it be viewed with?
Cognitive screening, balance and ear health.
Where to get it
Through your provider
Part of many routine visits.
Specialists
Optometrists, audiologists or dermatologists.
Community programmes
Some pharmacies and clinics offer free checks.
Names are examples only, not endorsements. Your provider can often order the same test - and help interpret it.
Connected to
Questions to ask your provider
- Should I have a full hearing test?
Ziva Health
One test is a snapshot. Ziva shows the whole story.
Ziva brings your lab results, wearables and daily readings together - and Isabella tells you what’s changing and what to ask your provider next.
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Being listed doesn’t mean everyone needs this test. Educational only — not medical advice. Results should be interpreted with a qualified clinician. ← Back to Know What to Test