Untreated Hearing Loss has 8 Consequences

 Hearing loss is like a fingerprint--it’s unique to each person. Not only does hearing loss differ in type, it also differs in a person’s experience of it. And, there are eight indirect and direct consequences to leaving hearing loss untreated:

1. Word Loss - Words become more difficult to hear and interpret as frequencies are lost. Each verbal sound and letter corresponds to a special frequency range. When you can’t hear a range, words are muddled and interpretations suffer. The brain and ears work together to help process sounds and bring about speech. It worsens over time if hearing loss is left untreated. Hearing aids have Acuity Speech Optimization and Acuity Immersion technologies to assist in the mechanics of communication.
2. Changes in Your Voice - As auditory loss increases, you may sound like you have an accent. The volume of your voice may also get louder and louder because the perceived sounds are soft. Hearing aids will restore the balance with your voice.
3. Loss of Enjoyment - You may no longer enjoy music and movies because you can’t hear them. Closed captioning may become necessary, taking away from your enjoyment because you can lose track of everything by focusing on the captions. Hearing aids will conquer that problem.
4. Environmental Interference - Every loud sound imaginable in your environment will interfere with listening clarity and comprehension.There are adjustable hearing aids for noisy situations.
5. Job Loss - You risk losing your job because of failing work performance. When you can’t hear and understand instructions, work performance suffers. Work fatigue may also occur--straining to hear will cause stress and cognitive overload. A study by Sergei Kochkin in 2010 found that lots of personal income will be lost as a result of hearing loss.
6. Relationships Will Suffer - You and loved ones will become stressed in conversing with each other, and that will, in turn, lead to social isolation. Wearing hearing aids will bring you back into the fold.
7. Cognitive Overload - Overall cognitive decline, Alzheimer's, and dementia are risks associated with untreated hearing loss, according to studies. Wearing hearing aids will restore your cognitive function.
8. Impact on Safety - When having untreated hearing loss, there is an impact on your safety. Not being able to hear sirens and alarms is extremely dangerous. Getting hearing aids will restore your alertness in emergency situations.
   
   
   

There are many reasons to get hearing aids when you have hearing loss. Let Pure Sound Hearing Aids help you find the best solution for your listening needs. Contact Pure Sound Hearing Aids for a free hearing test today.

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