Monday, October 3, 2011

Can Hearing Aids Improve Our Quality of Life?

In spite of the advances in digital hearing aids, many people remain hesitant to purchase them as a real pathway to re-connecting with loved ones, eliminating barriers to social interaction, and restoring a rich quality of life.  A recent study from the Better Hearing Institute involving over 2000 hearing aid wearers discovered that nearly 90% of hearing aid users are satisified with the benefit they derive from wearing them.  Over 90% of hearing aid users surveyed report a satisfactory improvement in their communication, social interactions, television viewing, outdoor activities, and phone conversations.  Most importantly, 8 out of 10 hearing aid users say they are satisifed with the changes that have occurred in their lives specifically due to their hearing aids.  Hearing aid wearers reported the following areas of
improvement in their lives, ranked in order:
  • Effectiveness of communication
  • Sense of safety
  • Relationships at home
  • Self confidence
  • Social life
  • Feelings about self
  • Ability to join in groups
  • Sense of independence
  • Work relationships
  • Sense of humor
Perhaps sharing how hearing aids can truly enhance a person's life is a critical component of helping  others seek real solutions to their hearing healthcare.

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