Why Hearing is Important
Hearing loss can have a huge impact on your physical, psychological and social well-being. It can affect your ability to communicate, process information and feel connected with others.
It also has an impact on your health as people who have hearing loss are more likely to have other health issues such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or depression.
The good news is that there are things we can do now to reduce our risk of developing these conditions later in life.
Hearing is important for overall health.
Hearing loss can result in social isolation, depression and anxiety, difficulty communicating, and diminished quality of life. The inability to hear people speaking clearly or at all can lead to social withdrawal for those who are hard of hearing. Also, when you can’t hear conversations or instructions clearly there is a greater risk of making mistakes that could put you at risk for injury. In some cases, these types of problems may make it difficult to get around safely and take part in activities.
Hearing keeps you connected to loved ones.
Hearing loss can lead to isolation. As hearing ability declines, your communication skills will change. This can lead to a disconnection between you and those around you. Your ability to keep up with conversations may be impacted as well. This can cause frustration or even resentment on the part of loved ones who feel like they have to repeat themselves often in order to be heard by you.
Healthy hearing helps prevent depression and dementia in adults.
Hearing loss can lead to depression and dementia, which are both associated with a lower quality of life and premature death. Depression is also costly for the healthcare system. Hearing loss may be an important factor in the development of these two diseases.
If you have difficulty hearing, it can have a negative effect on your mental health, as well as your physical health and well-being. In addition to any physical symptoms that result from untreated hearing loss (e.g., tinnitus), there are psychological ones too: feeling isolated or withdrawn; feeling frustrated by not understanding conversations; feeling more anxious than usual; having trouble sleeping because of stress levels related specifically or indirectly back again
Depression is often linked with other conditions such as Type 2 diabetes mellitus (type 2 diabetes) so it’s important if you’ve got one condition that you look out for signs another may exist too – whether this be hearing loss or something else entirely
Hearing loss is linked to diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Hearing loss is linked to diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Although there aren’t any studies that prove a direct cause-and-effect relationship between hearing loss and these other health problems, it’s important to note that people with severe hearing impairment are more likely than those with normal hearing to develop these conditions. Hearing loss is also associated with high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels, which can increase your risk for heart disease. It could be that when you’re hearing impaired you may not hear your alarm clock or someone calling out your name—and this could lead to poor sleep habits that contribute to the development of disorders like hypertension (high blood pressure) and hyperlipidemia (elevated cholesterol).
In addition to its impact on physical health, poor communication skills can lead directly to social isolation if you’re unable to follow conversations or participate in group activities at work or at home. Feeling different from others can result in feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem—and these emotions can affect both physical health as well as mental health over time!
Healthy hearing protects you from workplace hazards.
When you have a hearing loss, it can be difficult to understand instructions. This can lead to errors or accidents that could affect your productivity and personal safety. In addition, a lack of hearing could mean higher stress levels on the job as well as lower job satisfaction.
Conclusion
If you suspect that you might be experiencing hearing loss, it’s important get it checked out. There are many different types of hearing loss, and some can be treated or reversed with the help of medical professionals. If you think your loved one is showing signs of hearing loss, encourage them to get their hearing tested by an audiologist today!
At Candice van Heerden Audiology, we offer a range of services to assist people of all ages with hearing assessments, hearing aid evaluations and more. To book a consultation at our rooms in Benoni and Bedfordview, call our office on 011 615 3047 or email candice@cvhaudiology.co.za
