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Hearing Loss & Care
When you can't hear well, carrying on a simple
conversation can be frustrating, embarrassing and discouraging.
But it doesn't have to be that way. There are remarkable,
quality-of-life-enhancing solutions. The key is early
identification and intervention.
Did you know that hearing loss is one of the
most common conditions affecting older adults? When left untreated
it can significantly impact your overall quality of life. As
hearing declines, so does your ability to effectively communicate.
This leads to feelings of frustration, discouragement and
embarrassment. Persistent failure to understand what is being said
may lead to a withdrawal from social activities rather than
struggling to communicate.
On the other hand, those who wear a hearing
instrument report a significant improvement in quality of life,
self-confidence, personal relationships and mental well being.
Coping with the
negative effects of hearing loss is not the answer. It can and
should be treated. Early identification and intervention is the
key.
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