Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Does everyone have hearing loss when they are older?



Hearing loss affects people of all age groups.  The occurrence of hearing loss is the reverse of what most people think. The Better Hearing Institute reported the majority, 65% of people with hearing loss, are younger than age 65. There are more than six million people in the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 44 with hearing loss, and nearly one and a half million are school age.


People with hearing loss often feel alone. They think they are different because of their hearing. People with hearing loss are not alone.  Hearing loss is a common condition.  It is estimated that 38 million American’s have hearing loss.  That is about 10% of the population of the United States.

Here is the how the numbers breakdown:

  • 3 in 10 people over age 60 have hearing loss;
  • 1 in 6 between the ages 41-59, or 14.6%, have a hearing problem;
  • 1 in 14 between the ages 29-40, or 7.4%, already have some hearing loss;
  • At least 1.4 million children 18 or younger have hearing problems;
  • It is estimated that 3 in 1,000 infants are born with significant hearing loss

Hearing loss affects people of all ages.  It is not merely a sign of aging.  If you notice changes in hearing or feel words sound muffled, have an audiologic assessment (hearing evaluation).  Get started now.  Life Sounds Great!  Enjoy Every Moment.
 

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Effects of untreated hearing loss

Untreated hearing loss has been known to have a significant impact on the quality of one’s life.  

A multitude of emotions surround those with hearing loss.  To name a few: sadness, anger, frustration, embarrassment, feelings of inadequacy, isolation, loneliness and loss of concentration.  Often these feelings can lead to exhaustion, withdrawal and depression. 

Treatment of hearing loss, with the fitting of hearing aids, has been shown to improve:
  • Earning power
  • Communication in relationships
  • Intimacy and warmth in family relationships
  • Ease in communication
  • Emotional stability
  • Sense of control over life events
  • Perception of mental function
  • Physical health
  • Group social participation

Additionally, treatment for hearing loss also reduces anger and frustration in relationships, feelings of anxiety and paranoia, depression and self-criticism.  Research by the National Council on Aging has demonstrated that hearing aids clearly are associated with impressive improvements in the social, emotional, psychological and physical well-being of those with hearing loss.   

Schedule a complete hearing evaluation.  If hearing loss is identified, consider the impact of an untreated hearing loss.  Fitting of hearing aids has the potential to positively change your life.




Life sounds great!  Enjoy every moment!



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Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848
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Thursday, October 16, 2014

Can I "nag" my father into investing in hearing aids?

Multigenerational+familyData released by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), suggests that family members are the key factor in influencing the decision to pursue the purchase of hearing instruments.  Fifty-five percent of new hearing aid users sought treatment once they realized, following encouragement by family members and through a baseline hearing test, the severity of their hearing loss.

Denial poses a significant barrier to improving the well-being of those with un-addressed hearing loss.  Many people, with untreated hearing loss, simply aren't aware of the impact it has on their lives and the lives of their loved ones.  Others deny or minimize their known hearing loss and the effect it has on loved ones.  Hearing loss is linked to a wide range of physical and emotional conditions, including: irritability, negativism, anger, fatigue, tension, stress, depression, avoidance or withdrawal from social situations, and loneliness.  Additionally, reduced alertness, increased risk to personal safety, impaired memory and ability to learn new tasks, reduced job performance and earning power, as well as diminished psychological and overall health, can be associated with untreated hearing loss.

Helping a family member deal with their loss of hearing can be a difficult challenge.  The most positive course you can take is to help him come to terms with it so he can seek treatment.  Make it your goal to reach out and prevent your father from drawing back into isolated silence – make this season the time he regains the gift of hearing.  Begin with a baseline hearing test and gently guide him through the process of resolving his hearing loss.


Life sounds great!  Enjoy every moment!


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Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848
Fax: 440-205-9818



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