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Because hearing loss is a progressive condition, many people are not even aware they have it until it reaches a stage it becomes difficult to treat. According to Sarah Sydlowski, Au.D., Ph.D.,<\/a> \u201cThe transition to a hearing aid is easier when hearing loss is milder\u2026 It\u2019s less effort for your brain to get used to the different sound quality.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite this, most people do not seek treatment for their hearing loss once they are diagnosed; in fact, the average person waits seven years between getting a hearing test and purchasing their first pair of hearing devices!<\/p>\n

The Impact of Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n

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The biggest impact of hearing loss<\/a> is on your ability to communicate. When you have untreated hearing loss<\/a>, you may find yourself constantly trying new strategies to understand your loved ones or questioning whether you heard them correctly.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re experiencing\u00a0hearing loss, you probably expend a lot of energy to stay connected,\u201d Dr. Sydlowski said. \u201cYou have to think about how you position yourself or who you sit next to. You have to focus intensely so you don\u2019t miss key parts of a conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the long run, these difficulties can cause you skip activities you once enjoyed and become withdrawn from your friends and family members. It is well documented that social isolation can lead to depression and even cognitive decline.<\/p>\n

The Benefit of Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n

Hearing aids work by amplifying sounds<\/a> to a level you can hear and understand. Today\u2019s hearing aids include incredible features such as invisible or nearly invisible designs, Bluetooth connectivity, automatic programming and smartphone compatibility.<\/p>\n

For people with severe to profound hearing loss, there are other options, like bone anchored hearing aids and cochlear implants.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are many benefits to addressing hearing loss,\u201d explained Dr. Sydlowski. \u201cHearing aids can help you maintain and even enrich relationships with friends and family members\u2026 The people who care about you want to have good conversations. When you can\u2019t fully participate, it affects the quality of your relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about the difference hearing aids can make in your life, contact an audiologist at The Hearing & Balance Center today!<\/p>\n

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