12 Consequences of Not getting Treatment for Your Hearing Loss

Did you know that 3 out of 5 older Americans and 6 out of 7 middle-aged Americans who experience hearing loss don’t use hearing aids?

Hearing loss is common. The risk of losing your hearing increases as you age. 
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Most people do not seek treatment, but if they do it’s usually after experiencing many years of hearing loss.

The 12 Consequences of not getting Treatment for Your Hearing Loss

1. Social isolation
2. An increase in depression due to social isolation
3. Cognitive decline
4. Low income, due to the inability to hear, which leads to not following instructions at work and making more mistakes
5. Missing and forgetting the sounds of nature or loved ones
6. Safety concerns such as not hearing an automobile approaching when driving, walking or biking outdoors
7. Being misjudged or mischaracterized
8. Worsened memory 
9. Higher chances of falling
10. Missing a child’s or grandchild’s first words
11. Not hearing a call for help
12. Increased anxiety

If you, or a loved one, are experiencing hearing loss, contact us at Pure Sound Hearing Aids for a free hearing test and consultation. 

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