Hearing Health and Mental Health
HEARING LOSS can affect communication which is the KEY FACTOR in any relationship. If you feel your dear ones who were once very cheerful and chirpy are now hesitant to talk, possibilities are they have difficulties in HEARING. The best you can do for them is to get a HEARING TEST DONE.
Have you ever come across these symptoms?
You feel people around you are just mumbling.
The TV volume is at its highest, but you cannot hear it clearly.
You have stopped going to a social gathering to avoid any awkward situation of asking people to repeat themselves.
All these are possible reasons for HEARING LOSS.
Who is affected the most due to hearing loss?
HEARING LOSS affects people of all ages but is more common as you age.
What happens to a person who is suffering from hearing loss?
A person who is suffering from HEARING LOSS goes through a variety of EMOTIONAL STRUGGLES, the person is already frustrated as they need to ask people to repeat themselves, or maybe they feel they are to repeat themselves, or maybe they feel they are ignored as they feel they are not being a part of important conversations. Or they withdraw from social gatherings as they might be embarrassed due to poor hearing.
How does hearing loss affect mental health?
Studies say that HEARING LOSS contributes to social isolation.
The brain is working harder to interpret the world minus the sounds, which reduces the ability to perform your regular tasks.
Parts of the brain may shrink as they receive or interpret fewer signals.
HEARING LOSS leads to anxiety, as you are constantly worried about developing higher hearing loss.
What should you do to protect your HEARING?
Avoid too much noise.
Use Ear plugs, protective ear muffs, or noise-canceling headphones when around loud noises.
Keep the volume down when listening through headphones.
Ask your doctor for a hearing checkup if you suspect you have HEARING LOSS.
What can be done to prevent HEARING LOSS, which could have a possible impact on MENTAL HEALTH?
Consult a Health Care Professional. There are a few tests that are done to determine the loss in the ears, based on the result we can proceed with the next course of action.
Remember it is always better to find the solution to the problem at the beginning itself. As it saves a lot of Mental Trauma, using a HEARING AID is never make you any less compared to a person who isn’t using one.
Caring for your HEARING is of utmost importance.
Where can you get the HEARING test done?
SHEMA HEARING CLINIC is located at 87, Ground Floor, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar 100 ft. Road, Bangalore 8.
Do you have Home Tests available?
Yes, we do. You can get the HEARING test in the comfort of your own home.
How long does it take for a HEARING test to be done?
It usually takes 30 to 40 minutes for the test to be done.
What is the cost of a HEARING test?
The charges for a HEARING test are really affordable.
Contact us at 8618007727 to schedule an appointment for a HEARING TEST.
FOCUS ON YOUR HEARING FOR A HEALTHY LIFE!! HEARING HEALTH IS IMPORTANT TOO!!!
“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.”
Helen Keller