March 5, 2015

Untreated Hearing Loss, Lost Opportunities and Depression

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By Dr. Molly Parker
Audiologist and Owner
Parker Audiology, P.C.
Soto,-AlisonDr. Alison Soto
Audiologist
Parker Audiology, P.C.

 

 

 

 

Depression is serious and increasingly, is found to be linked to hearing loss. Shared symptoms between hearing loss and depression can include irritability, frustration, trouble sleeping, restlessness and loss in interest or pleasure in personal activities. If you notice depression and/or hearing loss, these symptoms should be discussed with your physician. If warranted, your physician can refer you to a local audiologist for an evaluation of your hearing loss.

The effects of hearing loss is often noticed by family members. The outcomes of untreated hearing loss range from “faking it” to complete isolation from all activities and people.  Hearing technology is so small and easy; it is not the big to-do it was even 5-10 years ago. Invisible technology, open technology, remotes, rechargeable batteries, etc. is all available to make your life easy and connected.

Obviously there are practical considerations for hearing loss, such as not hearing the doorbell. But outcomes can be more serious, such as not accurately hearing instructions or misunderstanding intentions. Hearing loss can affect health, financial or legal outcomes (e.g. mis-hearing instructions), failed prospects at work (e.g. misunderstanding clients’ wants and needs), and personal relationships (misinterpreting comments).  These small, missed-opportunities take their toll and eventually snowball into real problems, ultimately resulting in feelings of incompetence and depression. It is easy to put off small problems in your life until you realize the impact on others.

In this economy, missed opportunities are unacceptable; small packages can result in big improvements in your life. Consider an evaluation and a trial with smart, tiny hearing aid technology for your needs.

Call (563) 265-8003 to schedule your appointment and easy risk free trial.

Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2644978/
http://www.betterhearing.org/pdfs/MR40.pdf

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