The Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss
Strengthens Communication
Improves relationships
Communication is integral to relationships. People often report feeling ignored or unheard by their loved ones with hearing loss. It is important to know that hearing loss not only impacts the person with impaired hearing but those around them. Strained communication can lead to tension, distance, and frustration in relationships. Treatment transforms communication which significantly benefits relationships. People are better able to engage with their loved ones, having conversations that are not hindered or made tough by hearing loss symptoms. Treatment also supports people spending quality time with others and doing everyday activities like watching TV together with much greater ease. Strengthened communication supports closeness, intimacy, and quality time which improves relationships.
Enriches social life
A major effect of untreated hearing loss is social withdrawal. Oftentimes, because conversations become difficult to engage in, people avoid communication as much as possible. This includes spending less time with loved ones, skipping out on social events, and reducing participation in hobbies/activities. Social withdrawal produces or exacerbates depressive symptoms like loneliness, isolation, and stress. Extensive research shows that there is a link between hearing loss and depressive symptoms. Treatment alleviates these effects by providing the support needed to actively navigate social interactions and activities. Hearing aids provide ample support that strengthens communication across all environments including social settings. There are also features that reduce background noise and deliver enhanced sound quality which is especially useful in social contexts. Hearing aids enrich social life and help people stay socially engaged and connected.
Supports career outcomes
Research shows that people with untreated hearing loss can be more likely to earn less compared to people without hearing loss. Strained communication affects one’s ability to successfully navigate the workplace. Communication challenges produced by hearing loss can affect how you manage work responsibilities and the capacity to efficiently perform work tasks. This can impact overall work performance and career trajectory. Research shows that treating hearing loss can close this work gap by supporting hearing health in environments like work. With hearing aids, people are better able to communicate and navigate everyday environments and responsibilities. This enhances productivity and work performance which supports career outcomes.
Boosts overall health and wellness
Treatment also strengthens health and wellness. Extensive research shows that untreated hearing loss increases several health risks including cognitive decline, depression, falls, and accidental injuries. Treating hearing loss alleviates these health risks in critical ways. Hearing aids maximize hearing capacity which increases spatial awareness and safety, reducing the risk of falls and accidental injuries. Also, hearing aids strengthen cognitive functions by providing the brain with ample hearing support. Hearing becomes easier, improving brain health and reducing the risk of cognitive decline. Lastly, through enriching social life and improving relationships, treatment boosts mental health and wellness.
Hearing loss should not stop you from living fully. Treatment offers life-changing benefits that profoundly improve quality of life. People are better able to navigate daily life with greater comfort, awareness, and ease. Feeling included in gatherings with loved ones and being able to effectively communicate can make you feel confident, supporting your sense of self. Contact us today to learn more about treatment and how you can prioritize your hearing health.