While hearing loss is quite common (there are 48 million people throughout the country experiencing it right now), only about 20 percent who could benefit from the use of a hearing aid actually uses one.
Your Los Angeles audiologist wants to help you see why investing in a treatment for your hearing loss can do more than simply help you hear better.
Hearing aids are an investment. They typically cost a few thousand dollars and require some time to get used to. Before you shrug them off as not for you, there is more you should take into consideration.
How can hearing aids improve your quality of life?
A recent hearing aid study shows:
A study conducted by Better Hearing Institute (BHI) surveyed 2,000 individuals with hearing loss. The researchers found that in addition to seeing improvements in their ability to communicate, those who used a hearing aid saw an increase in their:
- Romance
- Sense of Humor
- Mental Health
- Emotional Health
- Physical Health
- Sense of Safety
- Self-Confidence
- Feelings about Self
- Sense of Independence
- Work Relationships
Well-Being Improvements
Those who choose to seek treatment for their hearing loss are able to overcome their reliance on others and navigate the world on their own again, which can help them regain a sense of control. It also reduces their periods of social isolation and leads to healthier and longer-lasting relationships.
Your Los Angeles audiologist confirms that those who use a hearing aid are shown to have higher self-esteem and quality of life than those who don’t.
Improved General Health
Untreated hearing loss has been linked to feelings of depression, anger and anxiety as well as a higher risk of cognitive decline and physical injuries, especially falls.
Those who choose to treat their hearing loss see an improvement in their balance.
Improved Professional Success
Untreated hearing loss can make concentrating difficult, especially when communicating with others. It can lead to reduced job performance and less monetary compensation.
New research suggests that untreated hearing loss may make learning new things harder, which can lead to problems storing new information.
Now that you have been presented with the facts, why would you not invest in your hearing health? Contact your Los Angeles audiologist today to get started.
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Los Angeles Area Audiologists Office Locations
Los Angeles
2100 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 483-9930
Encino
16260 Ventura Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 91436
(818) 784-2233
