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HEARING LOSS
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The Better Hearing Institute
Many people are aware that their hearing has deteriorated but
are reluctant to seek help. Perhaps they don't want to acknowledge the
problem, are embarrassed by what they see as a weakness, or believe that
they can "get by" without using a hearing aid. And, unfortunately, too
many wait years, even decades, before getting treatment.
But time and again, research demonstrates the considerable negative
social, psychological, cognitive and health effects of untreated hearing
loss . . . with far-reaching implications that go well beyond hearing alone.
In fact, those who have difficulty hearing can experience such distorted
and incomplete communication that it seriously impacts their professional
and personal lives, at times leading to isolation and withdrawal.
LEARN
MORE - www.betterhearing.org/hearing_loss
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RESOURCES
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Better Hearing
Institute (BHI)
BHI
Quick Hearing Check
Studies have linked untreated hearing loss to:
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irritability, negativism and anger
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fatigue, tension, stress and depression
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avoidance or withdrawal from social situations
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social rejection and loneliness
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reduced alertness and increased risk to personal safety
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impaired memory and ability to learn new tasks
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reduced job performance and earning power
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diminished psychological and overall health
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