The National Council on the Aging recently studied more than 2,000 people to see how hearing aids affect quality of life. Researchers questioned hard-of-hearing individuals as well as their significant others.
Hearing Aids Increase:
- Earning power
- Communication in relationships
- Intimacy and warmth in family relationships
- Ease in communication
- Emotional stability
- Feelings of control over life events
- Perception of mental functioning
- Physical health
- Group social participation
Hearing Aids Reduce:
- Discrimination toward the person with hearing loss
- Hearing loss compensation or pretending you hear
- Anger and frustration in relationships
- Depression
- Feelings of paranoia
- Anxiety
Hearing means quality of life.
You may be interested in learning more about expectations for hearing aids or seeing a certified audiologist.
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