Hearing loss can come on so gradually that people delay treatment, without being aware that early hearing treatment has the potential to transform their lives.
Research by the US-based organisation, the National Council on Aging revealed using hearing aids could significantly improve the quality of life of people affected by hearing loss in number of ways.
The study of more than 2,000 people with hearing loss as well as their partners demonstrated that hearing aids were linked to improvements in the social, emotional, psychological, and physical well-being of people with hearing loss from mild to severe.
Specifically, hearing aid usage is positively related to the following quality of life issues.
Hearing loss treatment was shown to improve:
- Earning power
- Communication in relationships
- Intimacy and warmth in family relationships Ease in communication
- Emotional stability
- Sense of control over life events
- Perception of mental functioning
- Physical health
Lead Audiologist at South Wales Audiologists Hearing Wales, Ben Davies said:
“It’s easy to get a hearing health check which could identify whether hearing aids could help you live the lifestyle you want.
“Get in touch with us about having a hassle-free hearing check. There’s a huge range of hearing aid technology which can help people with hearing loss stay ahead, as well as helping slow down any further hearing loss in some cases.”
