{"id":1514,"date":"2023-12-07T10:06:27","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T18:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/?p=1514"},"modified":"2023-12-07T10:06:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T18:06:28","slug":"how-hearing-aids-can-strengthen-your-friendships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/how-hearing-aids-can-strengthen-your-friendships\/","title":{"rendered":"How Hearing Aids Can Strengthen Your Friendships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is common among older adults. Nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\">25% of <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">people<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\"> aged 65-74<\/a> have disabling hearing loss. If you have age-related hearing loss, you may struggle to converse with friends and family. When you can\u2019t regularly hear conversations, it makes it harder to connect with those around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing aids have technologies and settings that ease your ability to understand those sounds and, as a result, connect more genuinely with those around you. The ability to connect with others and maintain social friendships as you age can improve your quality of life and <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23682165\/\">act as a buffer<\/a> against the negative effects of aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been considering how <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/hearing-loss-overview\/\">hearing loss<\/a> is impacting your social connections, a hearing specialist can help you determine if hearing aids are a good option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1275\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Friend-with-hearing-aid-chatting.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with hearing aid chats with friend\" class=\"wp-image-1517\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5492102065613609;width:542px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Friend-with-hearing-aid-chatting.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Friend-with-hearing-aid-chatting-768x496.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The ability to communicate effectively is one of the most important factors for maintaining healthy relationships. Hearing aids offer several benefits for improving communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some hearing aids can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Make speech and sound clearer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amplify voices in loud environments, such as during lunch at Woodinville Caf\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatically adjust to the frequency of speech sounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer specific speech programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These settings can help you connect with others and give you more confidence to make new friends and invest in your social relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing loss doesn\u2019t have to feel isolating. Improved social connections can provide the following benefits for your social outings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Lowers frustration: If you can hear conversations on the first try, it lowers frustration for you and others around you by minimizing their need to repeat themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces miscommunication: With hearing aids, you\u2019ll likely know exactly what someone said clearly the first time. It reduces the risk of misinterpreting what was said.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genuine conversation: People will be able to speak openly with you about more vulnerable topics because you and they will be less likely to withdraw from the conversation due to the inability to hear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing aids can make a positive impact on the quality of life for those with <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/hearing-loss-overview\/types-of-hearing-loss\/\">age-related hearing loss.<\/a> For questions about hearing aids or to speak to a hearing specialist, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Hearing Advancement Center<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/preparing-for-the-emotional-introduction-to-hearing-aids\/\" class=\"related-post\">Preparing for the Emotional Introduction To Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/how-to-know-if-its-time-to-address-your-tinnitus\/\" class=\"related-post\">How To Know if It\u2019s Time To Address Your Tinnitus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/a-guide-to-improving-your-life-with-tinnitus\/\" class=\"related-post\">A Guide To Improving Your Life With Tinnitus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is common among older adults. Nearly 25% of people aged 65-74 have disabling hearing loss. If you have age-related hearing loss, you may struggle to converse with friends and family. When you can\u2019t regularly hear conversations, it makes it harder to connect with those around you. 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