Some hearing-impaired individuals choose to postpone getting a hearing instrument in the belief that there is little reason to do so as long as they are still able to hear sound. However, postponing treatment only makes it more difficult to treat hearing loss. Research indicates that, if the brain’s auditory system is not stimulated, it will cease to recognize sound. This phenomenon helps explain why people who wait too long to get properly fitted with a hearing instrument do not get as much benefit as those seeking earlier treatment. Fortunately, thanks to a process known as “neuroplasticity,” the brain eventually relearns to hear once the brain is stimulated with sound it receives from a hearing instrument.
Not being able to hear well isn’t just frustrating, it also can be a safety concern when it interferes with the ability to hear warning signals, such as police sirens, weather alarms or railroad crossing and train whistles. To schedule a hearing exam, please call BETTER HEARING CENTER . New Hampshire’s premier hearing care provider, we are the only hearing center that has served the Concord area for over 50 years.
P.S. Research suggests that wearing a hearing instrument helps those with hearing impairments increase their memory, improve their mood, and avoid dementia.
