The three areas of hearing and well-being
Coming to terms with hearing loss can be difficult, but hearing rehabilitation can provide benefits to social-emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being.
Social-emotional well-being
Sometimes with hearing loss, you can feel less confident in social situations, and relationships can struggle if you need to depend on others to act as your ears. Fortunately, there are ways to address these challenges—and seeing social benefits by communicating as partners and using hearing technology.
Cognitive well-being
The ears and the brain are equal partners. Latest research suggests an association between hearing loss and cognition and that treating hearing loss with hearing aids can have a positive effect on healthy aging.
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Treating hearing loss in older adults at increased risk for cognitive decline, can slow down loss of memory abilities.
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Hearing aid use may maintain cognitive health.
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Hearing better can help you think better.
Physical well-being
Improved balance, greater environmental awareness, and higher activity levels can be a few of the physical benefits of hearing aid use.
