Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, with approximately one in three people between 65 and 74<\/a> experiencing difficulty hearing. Hearing loss can leave you feeling disconnected from those around you. In many cases, it can lead to frustration, irritability, anxiety and depression. Despite the negative effects of living with untreated hearing loss, it takes an average of sev<\/a>e<\/a>n years<\/a> for people to seek help for their condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trouble understanding speech can cause you to withdraw from social situations and feel disconnected from those around you. Hearing aids identify and amplify speech sounds while suppressing background noise to help you reconnect with friends and family, leading to a more fulfilled social life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We rely on our hearing to alert us to warning cues and safety information, like the honking of a car or someone telling you to duck in Griffith Park before a frisbee comes your way. Living with hearing loss can leave you feeling shaky and uncertain navigating the world alone. By starting treatment with hearing aids, you can feel more confident knowing you aren\u2019t missing the important safety cues you need to navigate the world independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One 2017 study identified age-related hearing loss as a possible biomarker and modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline, impairment and dementia<\/a>. A 2023 study found that hearing aids reduced the rate of cognitive decline in older adults with a high risk of dementia by nearly 50% over a three-year period<\/a>. While more research is necessary to understand the full effect hearing aids may have on reducing the risk of cognitive decline, these studies show a promising correlation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n