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What's The Big Deal About Hearing Loss?
from:Alvin Toh
There are more than 30 million Americans who suffer from hearing loss. Although hearing loss is common in seniors over the age of 65, it is now affecting more youngsters and baby boomers.
Statistics have shown that about 14% of people between the ages of 45 and 64 have some hearing loss. This is significant as hearing loss can adversely affect them at work and in their personal life.
Hearing loss at work
Hearing loss can lead to miscommunication with co-workers and prevent you from participating fully at meetings. Co-workers may become frustrated from having to repeat themselves or at your lack of participation. Communication problems lead to lower work productivity, which can be construed as your incompetence at the job. Ultimately, untreated hearing loss at work can cause financial loss to the company and can even cost you your job.
Hearing loss and relationships
Hearing loss can have a negative effect on relationships with friends and family. Turning up the volume on the television or stereo can be too noisy for others. People may become irritated or frustrated if you keep asking them to repeat themselves. As the hearing loss worsens, you may withdraw from conversations and become less sociable. Eventually, you may experience sadness or depression as others communicate less with you.
How to know if you have hearing loss
You may not recognize the early signs of hearing loss. Most hearing loss is a gradual process and over time you will begin to stop hearing softer noises or those of a different pitch. You may be asking people to speak up or you may turn up the volume on your television and stereo. Often you may hear fine in a quiet environment but have trouble hearing when there are background noises. You may begin to think that others are mumbling when you can't make out all the words. Eventually, you find yourself communicating better when you are looking at the other person's face.
What you can do
At the first sign of hearing loss, you should visit a hearing specialist. He or she can perform a hearing test to determine your type and level of hearing loss.
If the hearing loss can be treated medically, you will be referred to a medical professional. Otherwise, hearing aids are commonly used to treat permanent hearing loss. They can improve your hearing significantly.
Nowadays, hearing aids come in trendy colors, shapes, sizes and styles to suit people of all ages. They are now even smaller, with better sound quality and advanced features.
By seeking help sooner, you reduce the financial and social costs associated with your hearing loss.
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