{"id":2556,"date":"2022-01-06T16:31:14","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T00:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/?p=2556"},"modified":"2022-01-06T16:31:16","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T00:31:16","slug":"how-can-treating-hearing-loss-help-your-loved-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/how-can-treating-hearing-loss-help-your-loved-ones\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Treating Hearing Loss Help Your Loved Ones?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For those suffering from <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a>, it can feel like a very personal experience. However, it\u2019s often the case that their loved ones are highly affected as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Catherine Palmer, Director of Audiology and Hearing Aids at the University of Pittsburgh <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/national\/health-science\/hearing-loss-can-be-very-isolating-hurting-relationships-with-family-and-friends\/2018\/02\/16\/f87e7de2-eb44-11e7-9f92-10a2203f6c8d_story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">explains<\/a>, \u201cHearing loss is a family issue, not just an individual one\u2026 It\u2019s long been understood that a person with hearing loss may start to withdraw from social situations, but there\u2019s been less focus on the effects on their partners \u2013 the social isolation as well as the burden of being a loved one\u2019s \u2018ears.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below we review the effects of hearing loss on your relationships and the benefits of seeking treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Untreated Hearing Loss Affects Relationships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/woman-hearing-aid-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Young Adult Woman with Hearing Aid having video conference.\" class=\"wp-image-2558\" width=\"257\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/woman-hearing-aid-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/woman-hearing-aid-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/woman-hearing-aid-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/woman-hearing-aid-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Any couples\u2019 counselor will tell you that communication is key to healthy relationships. When you cannot hear well, communication is certainly impacted. In fact, research shows that untreated hearing loss can result in frustration, stress and distance within relationships. Other ways relationships can be impacted include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Decreased quality of conversations<\/strong>. When you can\u2019t hear well, you\u2019re less likely to swap stories, share inside jokes and romanticize the past, like your first date at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watergrill.com\/sandiego\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water Grill San Diego<\/a>. This can affect intimacy within a relationship.<\/li><li><strong>Less time doing shared activities<\/strong>. You\u2019re also more likely to withdraw from activities you once enjoyed, from going out dancing to just sitting at home watching TV with the ones you love.<\/li><li><strong>Growing resentment. <\/strong>If you can\u2019t make your own appointments or communicate without help, your partner may begin to inadvertently experience feelings of resentment for having to compensate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Benefits of Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing aids are the gold standard of treatment for hearing loss in most cases. Wearing hearing aids has been shown to improve relationships by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Reducing miscommunication. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/benefits-of-hearing-aids-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hearing aids help amplify sounds<\/a> to a level your ears can easily hear and your brain can easily process, improving the ability to communicate effectively.<\/li><li><strong>Improving enjoyment of conversations. <\/strong>Because you\u2019re no longer straining to hear what is said, you can be more fully present in the conversation, making it more enjoyable for all parties.<\/li><li><strong>Easing tension.<\/strong> Seeking treatment helps alleviate stress, frustration and tension for both you and your partner.<\/li><li><strong>Cultivating closeness.<\/strong> All these factors together can help you become even closer with the people you love the most.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the benefits of hearing aids or to schedule an appointment with a hearing expert, call San Diego ENT today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/how-we-hear-and-process-sound-waves\/\" class=\"related-post\">How We Hear and Process Sound Waves<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/can-action-movies-cause-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">Can Action Movies Cause Hearing Loss?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/omega-3-fatty-acids-and-their-connection-to-hearing-health\/\" class=\"related-post\">Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Their Connection to Hearing Health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For those suffering from hearing loss, it can feel like a very personal experience. However, it\u2019s often the case that their loved ones are highly affected as well. 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