{"id":163,"date":"2022-01-06T21:43:21","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stcloudent.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/the-benefits-of-hearing-aids\/"},"modified":"2023-06-19T14:36:24","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T20:36:24","slug":"benefits-of-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/audiologist\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Why is it better to treat your hearing with hearing aids?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Individuals who choose to treat their hearing loss with hearing aids are known to have better overall health, professional success and emotional well-being than those who don\u2019t.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \" Do users see an improvement in their mental health?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Those that treat their hearing loss have a decrease in feelings of depression, anger and anxiety.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Do hearing aids help prevent dementia?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Individuals with untreated hearing loss are at an increased risk of cognitive decline.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Do those who use hearing aids see an improvement in their professional success?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Untreated hearing loss leads to difficulty concentrating, especially when communicating with others. Those who seek treatment for their hearing loss improve their ability to learn as well as their earning power.\"\n    }\n  }]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile hearing\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are&nbsp;<strong>48 million<\/strong>&nbsp;people throughout the country suffering from hearing loss. Of those people, only&nbsp;<strong>20 percent<\/strong>&nbsp;who can benefit from the use of a hearing aid actually wears them. It turns out that living with&nbsp;untreated hearing loss can do more damage&nbsp;than originally thought, and those who seek treatment see improvements in all aspects of their lives.&nbsp;<strong>Individuals who choose to&nbsp;treat their hearing loss&nbsp;with hearing aids are known to have better overall health, professional success and emotional well-being than those who don\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improved Mental Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that treat their hearing loss have a decrease in feelings of depression, anger and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improved Cognitive Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals with untreated hearing loss are at an increased risk of cognitive decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improved Physical Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals with&nbsp;untreated hearing loss are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/news\/media\/releases\/hearing_loss_linked_to_three_fold_risk_of_falling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">three times more likely<\/a>&nbsp;to suffer physical injuries, specifically falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improved Balance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals that use a hearing device to treat their hearing loss may also see an improvement in their balance.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/smiling-portrait-of-candid-laughing-woman-2021-08-30-19-00-08-utc-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1777 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/smiling-portrait-of-candid-laughing-woman-2021-08-30-19-00-08-utc-1.jpg 440w, https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/smiling-portrait-of-candid-laughing-woman-2021-08-30-19-00-08-utc-1-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide custom-accent hearing\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<svg class=\"ov-top-mask\" width=\"1918\" height=\"325\" viewBox=\"0 0 1918 325\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M1918 324.844V0H0C0 0 316.171 138.126 582.393 203.732C1076.4 325.472 1918 324.844 1918 324.844Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<svg class=\"ov-top-accent\" width=\"1920\" height=\"463\" viewBox=\"0 0 1920 463\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M0 1C0 1 226.331 238.1 809.756 355.306C1393.18 472.512 1920 461.74 1920 461.74\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile hearing\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/architect-greeting-colleague-at-office-meeting-2021-08-28-23-56-56-utc-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1778 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/architect-greeting-colleague-at-office-meeting-2021-08-28-23-56-56-utc-1.jpg 440w, https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/architect-greeting-colleague-at-office-meeting-2021-08-28-23-56-56-utc-1-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"professional-success\">Professional Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"improved-ability-to-focus\">Improved Ability to Focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Untreated hearing loss leads to difficulty concentrating, especially when communicating with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"improved-ability-to-learn\">Improved Ability to Learn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New research suggests that untreated hearing loss can lead to problems storing new information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"increased-earning-power\">Increased Earning Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Untreated hearing loss leads to reduced job performance and less monetary compensation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile hearing\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"emotional-well-being\">Emotional Well-being<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"renewed-confidence\">Renewed Confidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Treating hearing loss enables an individual to once again be able to navigate the world on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"increased-control-over-life-events\">Increased Control Over Life Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When overcoming a reliance on others to understand what is going on in the hearing world, an individual with hearing loss will regain their sense of control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"better-relationships\">Better Relationships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to successfully communicate with loved ones leads to healthier and longer-lasting relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"increased-social-interactions\">Increased Social Interactions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Improved communication leads to a boost in confidence and more social activities with friends and loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I know I had hearing loss when \u201cwhat\u201d became my favorite word. My husband chuckled at my often funny misheard words, but over the years humor turned to frustration. So I finally relented and agreed to see an audiologist. It was an enlightening experience and each visit we learn more and appreciate the excellent care we receive from Dr. Brooke and the staff at the St. Cloud ENT. The best choice ever. It has been a journey for me \u2013 took a few months to acclimate to foreign objects in my ears. So many sounds were odd, not like my regular perceptions of them. But over the 2 years, I have learned to LOVE having the ability to hear complete conversations I missed so much! It really is magic at its best.<\/p>\n<cite><strong>S.D. \u2013 Patient with St. Cloud ENT for 2 years.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<p class=\"content-cta\">\n<span>Call St. Cloud Ear, Nose &#038; Throat for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:+13202520233\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(320) 252-0233<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<svg class=\"content-cta-accent\" width=\"742\" height=\"74\" viewBox=\"0 0 742 74\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path opacity=\"0.5\" d=\"M1 28C1 28 88.2316 51.1442 313.093 62.5852C537.955 74.0261 741 72.9747 741 72.9747\" stroke=\"white\"\/>\n<path opacity=\"0.5\" d=\"M1 1C1 1 88.2316 35.4592 313.093 52.4935C537.955 69.5277 741 67.9623 741 67.9623\" stroke=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/senior-grandparents-playing-with-grandchildren-and-2021-08-29-09-05-46-utc-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1779 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/senior-grandparents-playing-with-grandchildren-and-2021-08-29-09-05-46-utc-1.jpg 440w, https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/senior-grandparents-playing-with-grandchildren-and-2021-08-29-09-05-46-utc-1-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General Health There are&nbsp;48 million&nbsp;people throughout the country suffering from hearing loss. 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