The Impact Of Hearing On Quality Of Life Communication, socialization, and a feeling of well-being are strongly dependent on the sense of hearing. The personal impact of wearing hearing instruments goes beyond treatment of a hearing loss and is associated with the physical, emotional, mental, and social health of people with all degrees of hearing impairment. According to the National Council on Aging, (NCOA)*, amplification with hearing aids is positively related to the following quality of life issues: |
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Improved interpersonal relationships | |
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Improved overall health | |
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Reduction in discriminatory behaviors toward the person with the hearing loss | |
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Reduction in hearing loss compensatory behaviors | |
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Reduction in depression and depressive symptoms | |
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Improved emotional stability |  |
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Reduction in introverted behaviors | |
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Increased belief that one is in control of one’s life | |
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Reduced feelings of paranoia and anxiety | |
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Enhanced group social activity | |
| *Based on a study conducted by the Seniors Research Group for the National Council on Aging (NCOA): The Impact of Hearing Loss in Older Americans, 12/98. | ||