Hearing loss is known as the hidden impairment . The loss affects both the person and the immediate family members and friends communicating to the person. Most significant impact of hearing loss , is the breakdown of effective communication. Hearing is important for our awareness of the environment, communication, safety and entertainment. Starting our day with 'hearing' an alarm to hearing our near and dear ones to telephonic conversations to television to listening to music to general safety, hearing is an essential part of our life. Following are some of the negative affects that a person with hearing loss may/will go through .
Affected Communication Depression Buzzing/ Roaring/Ringing sounds in
the ear
Frustration Avoiding conversation Isolation Fatigue
Inattentiveness Irritability
Stress Lack of safety Rejection by others
Withdrawal from social activities Avoiding social
activities
Reduced general health Reduced psychological health Inability to cope
Less alert to environment
Reduced memory Inability to learn new
things
Unable to monitor
your voice Embarrassment Misunderstanding Miscommunication
Feel free to contact an Audiologist and get your hearing checked. Discuss all your concerns and listening needs and the Audiologist can help you find the most appropriate aid that suits your listening needs and help you get back the 'sounds' in life... ! :) ..Technology has come a long way. The aids today are automatic and less conspicuous. Remember , your hearing loss can be more obvious than a hearing aid.
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