HEARING LOSS AND FAMILY LIFE

Social isolation, strained relationships and general frustration—when it comes to untreated hearing loss, the entire family plays a part in your story. Since hearing loss presents itself in various ways and often comes on gradually, it can be difficult to understand the serious effects it has on the family dynamic. Your partner or loved ones may feel like you’re simply ignoring them at times. Your grandkids might avoid conversations with you because they “know you won’t understand them anyways.” You might even start to slowly withdraw from social family gatherings and become extra irritable.

In addition to the strain hearing loss can put on relationships, it’s important to remember that untreated hearing loss can lead to the development of other risk factors, such as dementia, depression and loneliness. It can also affect your personal safety and make it harder to learn new tasks. Did you know using hearing aids can slow down the deterioration of your hearing? If hearing loss is impacting you and your family life, it’s time to start your journey to better hearing.

Your relationship with your partner or other family members will most certainly benefit when you take action against your hearing loss. Did you know that 60% of families said their relationship with family members improved when their partner or parent got hearing aids? Hearing better can improve communication, make you feel more confident and help you be more independent. Maybe you’ll even get less complaints about needing to turn down the TV volume, too.

Today’s modern hearing aids are intelligent and have functionalities that fit perfectly to your needs. If your family or friends are trying to talk to you, Augmented Xperience, for example, will help separate speech from other sounds, making it easier to carry on a conversation. Own Voice Processing can also help to make your own speech sound more natural and conversing with others more enjoyable. Not only can innovative features help improve your communication, but better hearing overall can also have a positive effect on mental health. You’ll be more inclined to participate in family events and less likely to withdraw and isolate yourself. Explore the world of hearing aid technology and stop missing out on the moments that truly matter.