Hearing loss is an isolating experience, gradually disconnecting you from the vibrant world of sounds. Simple pleasures like the chirping of birds or the laughter of loved ones fade away.
However, when you treat hearing loss with professionally fitted hearing aids, you open up a new world of sound and human connection.
Why it matters
Treating hearing loss is life-changing — from reclaiming your independence and personal safety to rediscovering the joy of easily conversing with family and friends.
Untreated hearing loss can negatively impact your social, psychological, and physical health. For example —
- Brain atrophy, resulting in an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
- Social isolation leading to loneliness and depression.
- Increased risk of falling.
Hearing aids mitigate these severe consequences, making them vital for anyone experiencing hearing loss — and they do much more than amplify sound. For example, they filter out background noise, minimize tinnitus symptoms, and improve communication, safety, and independence.
Reality check
Hearing aids provide significant health benefits, but it's essential to have realistic expectations.
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Hearing aids don't restore normal hearing — they're an aid, not a cure.
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It takes 2 to 6 weeks for your brain to adjust to amplified sound, the sound volume required for optimal brain health.
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Discussing the features of your hearing aids with your audiologist ensures you'll enjoy all their benefits.
Top 10 reasons to treat hearing loss
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Improve communication and understanding
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Reduces risk of cognitive decline and dementia
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Improves personal safety — less risk of falling, better awareness of surroundings
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Relationships improve — hear clearly, not fragments
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Greater independence
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Less fatigue from straining to hear
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Prevents further hearing deterioration
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Minimizes the ringing/buzzing sounds from tinnitus
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Eliminates stress from family and friends struggling to connect with you
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Hear the sounds of nature and the simple, satisfying interactions of everyday life
Life-changing starts here
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Don't let untreated hearing loss rob you of your health and happiness.
