December 17th 2024.
Famous TV personality and gardener, Alan Titchmarsh, has recently opened up about his desire to raise awareness around hearing loss and end the stigma surrounding the use of hearing aids. In a recent interview, the 75-year-old praised celebrities like Tasha Ghouri, who wears a cochlear implant, for being role models and breaking down barriers.
Alan himself wears "invisible" hearing aids but is not ashamed to admit it. He believes in the importance of being open and transparent about hearing loss, especially among older individuals. In fact, statistics show that around 42% of people over 50 and 71% of those over 70 experience some form of hearing loss. The NHS estimates that by 2035, one in five people in the UK will have hearing loss.
During his interview on Times Radio, Alan shared his personal experience with hearing loss and the stigma attached to hearing aids. He expressed his admiration for individuals like Tasha Ghouri, who confidently wear their hearing aids and serve as beacons of hope. Alan also revealed that he wears hearing aids, particularly for television, and that they have greatly improved his hearing.
On a more personal note, Alan recently shared a traumatic childhood experience in which he was tied to a chair and set on fire by a friend while playing pretend cowboys. The incident, which he first shared in his autobiography, Nobbut A Lad, left him with melted shoe soles and a close call with being engulfed in flames. Despite the terrifying experience, Alan considers himself lucky to be alive and has since learned to appreciate life more.
Reflecting on the incident, Alan admitted that he never told his mother about it and even tried to cover up the incident by blaming the smokey smell on a barbecue. Looking back, he realizes how fortunate he was to have escaped with just a scare and no serious injuries. He now encourages others to appreciate each day and be thankful for their health and well-being.
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