A lot of recent evidence points to the fact that hearing loss does not just affect your hearing. In fact, it can cause dangerous health issues like dementia and falling. Social isolation is another danger, which, over time, could cause loneliness and depression. Given this, if you are experiencing hearing loss, it may be a good idea to visit a healthcare provider and check if you need to use hearing aids. Here, we take a look at some of the benefits of using hearing aids.
- Increased earning power: Did you know that wearing hearing aids can actually help increase your earnings? The Better Hearing Institute’s research concluded that untreated hearing loss can lower your yearly income by up to $30,000. Further, the research found that correcting hearing loss by wearing hearing aids would lower the risk of a drop in your earnings by more than 90% if you have mild hearing loss and by almost 77% if you have moderate-to-severe hearing loss.
- Slows the rate of cognitive decline: As noted earlier, several studies have indicated that there is a link between untreated hearing loss and dementia. This decline in cognitive functioning appears greatest in those who avoid wearing hearing aids to correct their hearing loss. The good news, however, is that researchers have found that wearing hearing aids can increase your hearing ability and decrease atrophy and cognitive decline.
- Improved ease and comfort in listening environments: While soft background noises may initially seem jarring to a new hearing-aid user, over time one’s ability to tune out these sounds will increase, thus helping the wearer feel at ease when having one-on-one conversations, watching the television, etc.
- Better quality of life: Studies have also proven that people who wear hearing aids to correct their hearing loss actually enjoy an improved quality of life in comparison to those who leave the condition untreated.
While it’s normal to be apprehensive about wearing hearing aids for the first time, it’s important to use them for the sake of your overall health. Keep in mind that most hearing aid users are satisfied with their purchase, so it’s more than likely you’ll enjoy wearing your hearing aids once you get used to how they fit and feel.
