Benefits of Wearing a Hearing Aid
According to a recent study, people with hearing loss who choose to hear better
by using hearing aids say their decision made significant improvements in many areas
of their lives. From closer relationships at home to greater independence in social
settings, the study of over 2,000 adults with hearing loss clearly concludes that
hearing aids improve lives.*
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Type of Improvement Reported
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Person Reporting Improvement
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Family Members
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Hearing Aid Users
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Relationships at Home
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56%
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66%
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Feelings About Self
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50%
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60%
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Life Overall
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48%
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62%
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Relationships with Children, Grandchildren
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40%
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52%
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Increase in Social Activities
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30%
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The study, which included 2,090 close family members and friends of hearing-impaired
respondents, also determined that adults aged 50 and older with untreated hearing
loss are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and paranoia. They also
are less likely to participate in organized social activities.
Among respondents in the same study who did use hearing aids, the hearing aid users
experienced these feelings 50% less often than non-users. Hearing aid users were
also 50% less likely to experience long periods (more than a month) of anxiety and
tension, as compared to seniors with untreated hearing loss. Claims that "people
get angry with me for no reason" were half as likely to occur among hearing aid
users.
Find out how Miracle-Ear hearing aids can improve your life. You won't just hear
the difference, you'll see it.
* The Consequences of Untreated Hearing Loss in Older Persons, May 1999.