The effects of hearing loss are more than physical While your
hearing loss may seem insignificant now — something you can deal
with by simply turning the TV louder or asking friends to repeat
themselves — it impacts more than you think. - Hearing loss can
have a negative impact on your ability to learn, socialize and
enjoy life. - Untreated patients are more likely to miss
important information in meetings and phone calls, and make
mistakes at work. - Hearing problems can lead to avoidance or
withdrawal from social situations, social rejection and
loneliness. - Friends often avoid talking to people with hearing
loss because of the difficulty communicating. - People with
uncorrected hearing impairment earn less than people who hear
normally.1 To make matters worse, studies have shown that the
effects of hearing loss are cumulative. Just as muscles grow
weak from lack of use, the brain loses its ability to process
sounds and recognize speech without regular auditory
stimulation. By the time you finally acknowle