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Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hearing is a cornerstone of our\nability to communicate in person with other human beings. Hearing loss can lead\nto anything from mild embarrassment to misunderstandings with life-threatening\nconsequences. Because it often develops over many years, it is common for the\naffected person not to realize there is a problem or to dismiss its severity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Studies have found that rates of\nsocial isolation, depression and cognitive decline are higher in people who\nhave untreated hearing loss. In fact, a 2017 Lancet paper identified hearing\nloss as the greatest risk factor for dementia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hearing loss does not just affect\nthe person with the hearing loss. Friends can find it frustrating to\ncommunicate and family members can feel burdened by the need to compensate by\nfrequently repeating themselves or straining their vocal cords to speak loudly\nenough to be understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Researchers agree that treating your hearing loss can lead to better overall health, relationships, professional success and emotional well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n