General Health
Of those people, only 20 percent who can benefit from the use of a hearing aid actually wears them. It turns out, living with untreated hearing loss can do more damage than originally thought and those who seek treatment see improvements in all aspects of their lives.
Individuals who choose to treat their hearing loss with hearing aids are known to have better overall health, professional success and emotional well-being than those who don’t.
Those that treat their hearing loss have a decrease in feelings of depression, anger and anxiety.
Individuals with untreated hearing loss are at an increased risk of cognitive decline.
Individuals with untreated hearing loss are three times more likely to suffer physical injuries, specifically falls.
Individuals that use a hearing device to treat their hearing loss may also see an improvement in their balance.
Professional Health
Ability to FOCUS
Untreated hearing loss leads to difficulty concentrating, especially when communicating with others.
Ability to LEARN
New research suggests that untreated hearing loss can lead to problems storing new information.
Increased EARNING POWER
Untreated hearing loss leads to reduced job performance and less monetary compensation.
Increased Well-Being
Treating hearing loss enables an individual to once again be able to navigate the world on their own.
When overcoming a reliance on others to understand what is going on in the hearing world, an individual with hearing loss will regain their sense of control.
Being able to successfully communicate with loved ones leads to healthier and longer-lasting relationships.
Improved communication leads to a boost in confidence and more social activities with friends and loved ones.