How hearing aids help your relationships

If you just started noticing changes in your hearing, Amplifon is here for you.

The impact of hearing loss on relationships

Hearing loss, whether mild or severe, can significantly impact daily life, particularly in social situations and in public spaces, like restaurants and parties. This can lead to isolation and reduced quality of life for those affected.

Hearing aids help to improve social relations

If hearing loss is left untreated and attributed solely to ageing, the hearing condition can deteriorate to the point where the person feels unable or uninterested in participating in conversations. Social isolation should not be underestimated, and it is crucial that the family is able to recognise the early signs of hearing loss. 

This is why the use of hearing aids is essential:

  • They reconnect (the older person or) the person with hearing loss to the world.
  • They help the brain to process sound information and maintain cognitive activity.

Hearing aids help maintain relationships, improve listening skills and support a fulfilling life.

The importance of hearing aids

Communication is essential in any type of relationship, whether it's between couples, family, friends, or colleagues at work. Even minor hearing problems can significantly impact communication. However, using a hearing aid can often greatly improve communication in those with hearing loss.

Social life

Wearing a hearing aid can have a significant positive impact on an individual's social life by facilitating language comprehension, enabling them to have regular conversations, and boosting their confidence at work.

Confidence and independence

Wearing a hearing aid can boost a person's confidence and independence. A hearing impairment can make a person feel insecure about their ability to understand others, which can result in reduced independence.

Personal relationships

Hearing aids can also bring benefits in married life. Hearing aids can help individuals suffering from a hearing impairment hear every word again, which eliminates misunderstandings and increases the chances of engaging in activities together. Additionally, hearing aids make it easier to understand each other's needs.

Ability to concentrate

If sounds are perceived clearly and effortlessly, the ability to concentrate will gradually develop. It will then be easier to concentrate on what really matters, without having to invest extra energy in deciphering sounds. The benefit of using hearing aids on the ability to concentrate can be applied in various areas of life, both socially and at work.

Improved mental health

By improving your hearing, you will experience greater personal well-being by no longer feeling isolated, misunderstood or frustrated. This will have a positive impact on your mental health because you will be able to tackle (precisely) any activity without hindrance.
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Why choose Amplifon?

By choosing Amplifon as your hearing care provider, you’re choosing to be cared and looked after by qualified and experienced Audiologists who can help change the way you listen to the world around you.

Other benefits of hearing aids

In general, wearing hearing aids brings many benefits to the life of a person with hearing loss: watching a movie, listening to music, being independent or having normal relationships again are just some of the advantages of using a hearing aid.

As it is very personal, everyone uses the hearing aid that best suits their needs but also their body. 

There are two main types of hearing aids: behind-the-ear hearing aids, which the wearer wears behind the ear, and in-the-ear hearing aids, which are placed inside the ear.

Are hearing aids a worthy investment?

Hearing aids are an excellent investment for people who want a more active social life. Visit the Amplifon centre nearest to you and book your first free hearing consultation. Our hearing experts will be able to advise you on the best hearing aid for your needs.

 

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Hearing check-ups

Hearing health is frequently overlooked, much like the sense of hearing itself, which is one of our most essential senses. We should try to include in our annual medical check-ups, as with blood tests and dental visits, for example, specific tests such as audiometry, which are key to checking our hearing ability. Find your nearest Amplifon centre and book an appointment for you or a family member.

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