Expert research suggests that up to 80% of people with hearing loss can improve their quality of life with one simple change — the introduction of hearing aids¹.

You might already know that these important devices come with plenty of wonderful perks and that they play a key role in accessibility by amplifying and transmitting important conversations and sounds.

That said, some of the benefits are less obvious than others.

If you’d like to learn how hearing aids can improve the status quo for yourself or someone you love, keep reading. We’re here to share several expert discoveries that connect long-term wellbeing with hearing aid use.

Experts maintain that hearing health plays a key role in our social lives². Hearing loss impacts our ability to participate in conversations and can cause frustration for both parties — the person who’s struggling to hear and the person who doesn’t feel heard.

Unfortunately, this means that as hearing loss progresses, it does tend to lead to social withdrawal³.

The good news is that hearing aids could reduce this struggle and help to close the gap between ourselves and the community around us.

Expert evidence suggests that hearing aids have the power to…

• Simplify conversations⁴
• Increase social activity⁵
• And decrease social fatigue⁵

Recent studies also suggest that individuals with hearing loss are more likely to successfully add hearing aids to their routine when a loved one attends appointments with them⁷. So, this could be a great option if you hope to stay close and show or receive meaningful support.

You might be surprised to learn that hearing aids don’t just boost our ability to navigate daily life, they decrease our risk of several health complications — both short and long term.

Recent evidence suggests that hearing aids…

• Can reduce our risk of dementia⁷
• Are an effective method of treating tinnitus⁸
• And may reduce the risk of harmful falls⁹

Of course, fall risk is especially important for older adults whose quality of life can be profoundly impacted by a one-time slip or tumble¹⁰.

When an individual has untreated hearing loss, they’re often put in a position where it feels like they’re constantly struggling to hear. As you can probably imagine, this kind of strain can leave them feeling fatigued as time passes¹¹.

Fortunately, we have evidence to suggest that hearing aids…

• Reduce listening fatigue¹²
• Decrease mental exhaustion¹³
• And can improve sleep quality¹³

So, while finding and accessing the right device might require a bit of initial effort, it appears that hearing aids can help us take a load off over time.

One of the unfortunate consequences of hearing loss is a higher risk of psychological distress. This phenomenon is so common, in fact, that individuals with hearing loss are also more likely to rely on antidepressants or antianxiety medications¹⁴.

That said, many experts suggest that appropriate hearing care can help us turn things around.

In fact, for people with hearing loss, hearing aids have the power to…

• Reduce negative emotional symptoms¹⁵
• Increase the instance of positive emotions¹⁵
• And lay the foundation for a greater sense of happiness¹⁶

If the benefits we shared today appeal to you, it might be time to start building a hearing care plan — whether you hope to change your own life or the life of someone you love.

Please don’t hesitate to consult with a qualified audiologist or hearing care professional if you’d like to explore your best options for hearing loss support. 

And if you’d like to learn more in the meantime, you can check out our article on the key differences between OTC and prescription hearing aids.