Help a Loved One Hear You
Too often, people with untreated hearing loss are not aware of the full impact this condition has on their lives. A study by the National Council on the Aging discovered that "people with hearing loss are more likely to report symptoms of depression, dissatisfaction with life, reduced functional health, and withdrawal from social activities."
Your role as a concerned family member, friend or Caregiver of someone with hearing loss can be pivotal. In fact, half of new first-time owners of hearing aids indicate that family members were a key factor influencing their purchase of a hearing aid.
The challenge of getting your loved one to fully reconnect with the life they once had begins with what is often the most difficult step – getting them to admit that they have hearing loss, and that it must be corrected.