It is estimated that in Europe, one in seven people suffer some degree of impaired hearing and is therefore more or less hard of hearing. In many cases, the hearing so deteriorated that problems arise in following conversations.
Poor hearing can have different causes. Excessive noise such as whether certain drugs can damage our hearing. For most people, hearing ability with age in any case gradually decline. Hearing impairment can also occur at younger ages, even in very young children or neonates. Heredity can also sometimes play a role.
Hearing usually occurs gradually, allowing the person in question himself at first but little notice. Because the sounds in the environment gradually softer and softer, it is hardly to fade it. Until the soft consonants such as m, b, n, f, s, v, w are no longer audible. Often family members or colleagues marks the first time that someone is hearing impaired. They must constantly repeat what they just said if they are disturbed by TV or radio louder each time a level is put.
At the time the hearing itself realizes that he does not hear so well, the process of hearing loss usually in a while underway (research showed that such a process can take up to 7 years). Telephoning is less smooth and soft passages in music seem more quiet moments. Especially in companies such as receptions and parties takes an awkward conversation. Outside on the street and in situations with background noise is difficult to communicate.
The first step for that hearing problems are often long delayed. This while an untreated hearing difficulties have significant negative social and emotional consequences. This is apparent from a U.S. survey conducted by "The National Council on the Aging" (NCOA) in 2300 adults with hearing problems. The untreated elderly hearing impaired are more likely to suffer from depression and depression, are more often concerned, anxious and sometimes show more paranoia and less socially active. In addition, untreated hearing emotionally unstable and insecure. This study helps finally the myth from the world of show that untreated hearing loss is not so much harm. Seniors who wear hearing aids or otherwise indicate that they feel better and better relationships with their families. In addition, they experience improved mental health and they go back independently, and certainly by the life and cognitive functions remain intact for longer.
Poor hearing can have different causes. Excessive noise such as whether certain drugs can damage our hearing. For most people, hearing ability with age in any case gradually decline. Hearing impairment can also occur at younger ages, even in very young children or neonates. Heredity can also sometimes play a role.
Hearing usually occurs gradually, allowing the person in question himself at first but little notice. Because the sounds in the environment gradually softer and softer, it is hardly to fade it. Until the soft consonants such as m, b, n, f, s, v, w are no longer audible. Often family members or colleagues marks the first time that someone is hearing impaired. They must constantly repeat what they just said if they are disturbed by TV or radio louder each time a level is put.
At the time the hearing itself realizes that he does not hear so well, the process of hearing loss usually in a while underway (research showed that such a process can take up to 7 years). Telephoning is less smooth and soft passages in music seem more quiet moments. Especially in companies such as receptions and parties takes an awkward conversation. Outside on the street and in situations with background noise is difficult to communicate.
The first step for that hearing problems are often long delayed. This while an untreated hearing difficulties have significant negative social and emotional consequences. This is apparent from a U.S. survey conducted by "The National Council on the Aging" (NCOA) in 2300 adults with hearing problems. The untreated elderly hearing impaired are more likely to suffer from depression and depression, are more often concerned, anxious and sometimes show more paranoia and less socially active. In addition, untreated hearing emotionally unstable and insecure. This study helps finally the myth from the world of show that untreated hearing loss is not so much harm. Seniors who wear hearing aids or otherwise indicate that they feel better and better relationships with their families. In addition, they experience improved mental health and they go back independently, and certainly by the life and cognitive functions remain intact for longer.
Hearing aids therefore have a positive effect on quality of life and welfare of the hearing impaired.
Hearing loss can occur suddenly from one day to another. More than once hearing is also accompanied by ringing in the ears (tinnitus) as an additional burden.
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