"It won't hurt if I put off doing something about my hearing for a year or two"
- Nov 6th, 2009
Yes it will. Generally, once damage to the ear is done, it cannot be reversed. So if you already have some signs of noise-related hearing loss, prevent further damage and preserve the hearing that you still have.
On average from the time a person first believes they have a hearing loss it takes around seven years to finally purchase a hearing aid.
Studies have shown that people who manage their hearing loss have half the number of visits to doctors and enjoy better social, emotional, and physical well being.
People experiencing untreated hearing loss can suffer the following symptoms:
It should also be remembered that hearing loss doesn’t just affect the person who has it. Anyone they work, socialise and live with is also affected. It can put a real strain on relationships. Other people, such as work colleagues family members and friends, may find themselves:
On average from the time a person first believes they have a hearing loss it takes around seven years to finally purchase a hearing aid.
Studies have shown that people who manage their hearing loss have half the number of visits to doctors and enjoy better social, emotional, and physical well being.
People experiencing untreated hearing loss can suffer the following symptoms:
- Embarrassment
- Loss of confidence
- Irritability and anger
- Depression
- Feeling of being ignored
- Dependence on others
- Withdrawal, isolation and loneliness
- Exclusion from family and social activities
It should also be remembered that hearing loss doesn’t just affect the person who has it. Anyone they work, socialise and live with is also affected. It can put a real strain on relationships. Other people, such as work colleagues family members and friends, may find themselves:
- Talking for the other person
- Continually having to explain or interpret
- Sacrificing some activities (e.g. theatre, parties)
- Making assumptions about what that person thinks or needs
- Frustrated
- Embarrassed in the company of others
