Consequences of Untreated Hearing LossUpdated a month ago
Untreated hearing loss can have far-reaching consequences that impact your quality of life. Some of these include:
- Communication Barriers: Difficulty in understanding conversations, especially in noisy environments.
- Emotional Impact: Feelings of isolation, frustration, and depression.
- Cognitive Decline: Recent studies have linked untreated hearing loss to an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
- Social Withdrawal: Avoiding social interactions due to difficulty in hearing can lead to loneliness and decreased social engagement.