For people with hearing loss, staying active and social can prove difficult. Addressing your hearing loss is one of the best things you can do to improve your quality of life; it can allow you to stay engaged with an active social life and allow you to keep up a youthful pace.
On average, only one in five people with a hearing loss will actually use a hearing aid. Some people feel that hearing aids simply aren’t good enough, whilst others might think that hearing aids make them look old.
Both of these views are outdated. Modern hearing technology is discreet and possesses huge processing power. Modern hearing technology is able to treat almost any hearing loss and allows for individuals to stay fully engaged in life.
Today’s hearing aids help people with hearing loss hear speech and sounds from all directions, whilst filtering out unwanted background noise. Many hearing aids sit discreetly and comfortably inside the ear canal with only the wearer conscious of their presence. Hearing aids really can be invisible to third parties. Many hearing aids boast wireless connectivity allowing them to communicate with other high-tech devices such as smartphones, smartwatches, TVs, Hi-Fis, conference speakers and loops. There are even waterproof hearing aids for the rugged adventurers.
By testing and treating a hearing loss, you can really help maintain your vitality. Here’s how:-
1. By getting out and enjoying life: People with hearing difficulty who then go on to use hearing aids, get more pleasure from activities and are more likely to engage in exercise, excursions and social outing with friends.
2. By establishing and maintaining social relations: People with hearing aids often comment that since the use of amplification, communication with friends and family is easier and more enjoyable. By resolving a hearing loss it is easier to communicate in social situations such as restaurants and family events.
3. By being pro-active: Research has found that individuals with hearing loss who have gone on to use hearing aids, are more likely to be able to resolve their own problems. Research has also identified that hearing aid wearers in the workplace are more efficient than those who chose not to wear them. Some research has even indicated that workers with untreated hearing loss could experience as much as £25,000 in loss of potential earnings.
4. By keeping a positive and bright outlook: Many hearing aid users report an increase in their health and well-being as well as noting an increase in their confidence and happiness. Studies also identified a stronger prevalence of depression and anxiety in individuals with untreated hearing loss.
5. By keeping a sharp mind: Recent studies have identified a significant trend between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline. Studies identified that individuals who chose not to use hearing aids had poorer memory and weakened cognitive function.
If you or anyone you know is concerned about their hearing then call us today for a free hearing screening. We can identify any onset of hearing loss and guide you to maintain an active and youthful lifestyle.
