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Millions of People Are Effected by Hearing Loss

Hearing loss affects millions of people all over the world.

Impairments occur for a variety of reasons, and

can affect a person in ways they would never

expect. Decreased sensitivity to sound can

impair a person socially, educationally and

psychologically. It is of utmost importance that

hearing impairment be discovered as early as

possible, so that proper intervention can begin.

Decreased hearing sensitivity impairs daily

communicative abilities. Some people may be so

bothered by their misunderstandings and need for repetition that

they give up and pretend to hear. Others may even withdraw

from social situations altogether, isolating to prevent any

embarrassment.

Social woes often lead to greater emotional and psychological

issues like depression and anxiety. In children and college

students, hearing impairment may affect the quality of work they

are completing educationally.

While hearing aids cannot replace normal hearing, they can

provide greater ease of listening for those dealing with hearing

impairment. Modern digital hearing aids can filter out much of the

unwanted background noise.

It is important to note, however, that hearing aids cannot tell

with complete surety whether an incoming sound is desirable

speech or unwanted background noise. They will make

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assumptions about an incoming stimulus based on standards of

speech and noise.

Noise tends to be steadier and droning, where speech is more

varied and unexpected. Taking that in mind, a hearing aid might

assume that your air conditioner is noise, but your spouse is not

– reducing the air conditioner noise, but continuing to amplify the

speech of your spouse.

Communication strategies may also be provided by your hearing

healthcare provider, so that you can make your listening

environment be well-suited to hear. These strategies include are

for both the hearing impaired person and their close family and

friends.

Some are as simple as using various ways to ask for clarity or

repetition, while others require more courage (e.g., asking a

restaurant to turn down their background music). These simple

strategies can help improve hearing even in persons with normal

hearing. Ask your hearing healthcare provider about whether

communication strategies would help your hearing impairment!

Hearing impairment is no joke. With these serious side effects, it

is important to determine the degree and type of the loss, and

your options for treatment as soon as possible! Contact your local

hearing healthcare provider for an appointment today. They will

set you up for a full hearing evaluation and hearing aid candidacy

evaluation. Find out what you can do for your hearing loss today!