Hospital da Misericórdia de Évora invites people over 65 to a free hearing assessment on March 7 th . Those interested in taking part in this initiative, which is being held as part of the World Hearing Day celebrations, should book in advance at MY LUZ. Hearing difficulties may develop at any age – due, for instance, to ear infections (acute or chronic otitis), systemic infections (namely meningitis, mumps), traumatism or recurrent and prolonged exposure to noise – and should be considered, for they may have reversible and treatable causes. The latest statistics indicate that about 5% of the Portuguese population present some degree of incapacitating hear loss, with a considerable impact on communication, education, employment, and social and affective relations. Early intervention in these cases can delay the evolution towards social isolation that deafness often entails. The World Hearing Day is promoted by the World Health Organization with the purpose of alerting to the need of preventing and early detecting hearing loss, as well as raising awareness about the impact of continuous noise on hearing. In 2025, the motto is “Changing mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all” – a way of stressing the necessity to ensure that hearing technologies and rehabilitation are accessible to everyone in need. Stay alert to signs that may be associated with hearing loss. Early diagnosis and treatment are fundamental to the best recovery level possible. Take the screening! Date and time: March 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Place: Hospital da Misericórdia de Évora, floor 0 Screenings destined to adults over 65 Registration on MY LUZ To register via MY LUZ, access and follow these steps: Schedule Exam . Select desired Unit Hospital da Misericórdia de Évora. Choose speciality of Otorhinolaryngology , then Hearing screening . On field Health professional , select All health professionals . Keep option No agreement / Private (under Agreements and conventions). Click Continue and choose the time .
