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Effects of Hearing Loss

A study released by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) in 1999 found that untreated hearing loss was associated with other quality of life issues. Issues - such as sadness, depression, anxiety, insecurity, and irritability - that have a negative impact on our overall well-being. Not surprisingly, the study also indicated that hearing loss affects both the individuals with the loss, as well as their families.

Benefits of Treatment

The NCOA study also looked at the benefits of treating hearing loss. Fortunately, treating a hearing loss was found to have a very significant positive impact on quality of life. People who treated their hearing loss with hearing aids reported improvements in their relationships, feelings about themselves, self-confidence, independence, and overall quality of life. Their families also reported similar improvements.

The NCOA study’s findings confirmed what professionals who treat hearing loss have known for decades, and what people who have treated their hearing loss have learned from personal experience. Simply, that treating a hearing loss means much more than better hearing. It means a better life for the people with hearing loss, as well as for their friends and families. This benchmark study and its conclusions are still relevant today.