Hearing aid users reported significant improvements in many areas of their lives, ranging from their relationships at home and sense of independence to their social life and their sex life. In virtually every dimension measured, the families of hearing-aid users also noted the improvements. In fact, family members were even more likely than the users to report improvements in many areas of communication. Quite often, the person wearing the hearing aids does not always realize how much better they can hear, but their family certainly notices the differences.

     If you know of someone who is not hearing well, and is suffering from depression and isolation, please ask them to see an audiologist for a complete hearing assessment. It is possible that the quality of their life may be improved with appropriately fit hearing aids.