Exploring How Hearing Loss Leads To Depression
Today, 1 in 3 adults over the age of 60 have hearing loss, with 4 in 5 adults over 80 having the same condition. These numbers are global, and effect people in countries around the world. Hearing loss is, in some respects, a natural part of aging, as overtime exposure to noise and declining health conditions all cause hearing to decline. However, there are more severe consequences to hearing loss than the inability to hear itself. As doctors and politicians have slowly begun to discover, hearing loss has a severe impact on the mental health of the hearing impaired. And as people grow older and life expectancies extend, it is vital that the aging population is able to lead rich and fulfilling lives. Some of the consequences of hearing loss include increased dependence and extreme social isolation, both of which Read More +