Hearing Aids and Quality of Life

Hearing aids improve quality of life in many ways, the most obvious is improved communication.  Improved communication positively affects many daily life activities, work, shopping, social situations and family life, just to name a few.  Good communication is a key to good relationships, and impacts intimacy and warmth in relationships.  It increases confidence in social situations. 

Hearing aids also return a sense of control over life events.  Emotional stability is improved and people report an improved perception of mental function.  Studies also demonstrate those who use hearing aids have greater physical health and higher self-esteem.

Those who use hearing aids also experience a decrease in feelings of anger, frustration, depression, paranoia and anxiety, and of social phobias.

Another plus to using hearing aids is increased earning power.  Some studies show an increase in income of up to $24,000 a year for those who use hearing aids vs those with hearing loss who do not.

If you have a mild, moderate or severe hearing loss and are resisting hearing aids, think about these benefits. Hearing aids hold great potential to positively impact your life.  Schedule a hearing evaluation with an audiologist and discuss the benefits you stand to gain.  Why wait? 

Life sounds great!  Enjoy every moment!

Jane Kukula, AuD
Paula Webster, MA

Advanced Audiology Concepts

8897 Mentor Ave
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848

Fax: 440-205-9818

http://www.aacHEAR.org

Hearing Loss, Hearing Aids and Men

Did you know that 6 out of 10 people with hearing loss are men and men are less likely then women to seek treatment? The Better Hearing Institute reported more than 36 million American’s have hearing loss. Unfortunately, hearing loss remains one of the most commonly unaddressed health conditions in the United States today.  The majority of those experiencing the negative effects of unaddressed hearing loss are men.

Rarely do people consider the side effects of untreated hearing loss.  The obvious ones are the loss of communication and the enjoyment of sounds such as bird song and music.  The not so obvious ones include a negative impact on relationships, communication and social life.  It can impact your mood, creating sadness even causing depression.  It increases fatigue and ,and has a negative impact on self esteem.

The Better Hearing Institute also reported that hearing health is an important part of a man's life. Not only does it affect his quality of life and well being.  Fortunately, wearing hearing aids mitigates the impact on income by about 50 percent. And there are simple things that men can do to protect their hearing before it becomes a problem. Listening to music at no more than 50 percent maximum volume, and wearing earplugs while at rock concerts, using power tools, shooting and during any exposure to loud sounds.

We live in a busy world today.  Get Started Now! Call today for a hearing evaluation with an audiologist.

Sounds Great! Enjoy Every Moment!

Jane Kukula, Au.D.

Paula Webster, MA

Advanced Audiology Concepts

8897 Mentor Ave

Mentor, Ohio 44060

440-205-8848

http://www.aachear.org/

Successful Treatments for Hearing Loss

Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss.  It results from a decrease in function of the hearing nerves.  The nerves deteriorate for many reasons.  Once they are damaged, they cannot be rejuvenated causing permanent hearing loss.  The first line of treatment for sensorineural hearing loss is hearing aids. Combined with assistive devices and sometimes listening therapy, people can experience positive, life changing results.

A study by the National Council on the Aging looking at over 2,000 people with hearing loss and their significant others demonstrated that hearing aids are clearly impressive.  They result not only in better hearing but also improvements in the social, emotional, psychological, and physical well-being of people with hearing loss. Further, hearing aid usage positively impacts: 

• Earning power, people with hearing loss who use hearing aids earn more money,
• Communication, resulting in stronger more satisfying relationships,
• Intimacy and warmth in family relationships,
• Ease in communication, people with hearing loss do not have to “work” as hard to hear and understand conversation,
• Emotional stability, they experienced less frustration and anger related to hearing and miss hearing information,
• Sense of control over life events, greater self confidence,
• Perception of mental functioning, hearing well helps to stimulate the brain similar to crossword puzzles and other word games, and
• Physical health, with increased socializing comes an increase in physical activity.

Learn the various types of hearing aids available. Go to http://www.aachear.org/.  There are many options to suit personal preferences.

Often assistive listening devices can provide further help.  TV amplifiers, amplified telephones and personal FM systems can be very helpful for specific situations.  If you are experiencing difficulty hearing have an audiologist evaluate your hearing.  The audiologist can explain how hearing aids, assistive devices and listening therapy can be useful to you.  Why wait?  Call now for a hearing evaluation. 

Life Sounds Great! Enjoy Every Moment!

Dr. Jane Kukula, AuD

Paula Webster, MA
Advanced Audiology Concepts
8897 Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848
http://www.aachear.org/