Hearing Aids and Auditory Rehabilitation

Lack of social interaction, embarrassment, disorientation of sound, frustration, isolation/detachment from surrounding, limitation to career options, becoming more introvert and withdrawn from social situations, concentration and fatigue, and becoming more dependent on others to get help

Problems localizing the source of the sound, raised stress levels, raised anxiety, lack of confidence, enhanced distraction, adaptation to rely on other senses, dependence on helper or caregiver, and restriction on source of the sound

analogue, digitally programmable analogue, and digital

<p>The body aid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>into an earmould</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Behind-the-ear (BTE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confusion, panic, struggle to hear high pitched alarms or signals, reliance on others, difficulties in workplace/schools, avoidance of isolated situations, feeling more vulnerable, and perceived rudeness due to lack of reaction to verbal warnings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feeling cut off from life, feeling cut off from surroundings, reduced feedback on one's actions, isolation, safety concerns, and loss of familiarity with noises at home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stigma associated with wearing hearing aids, denial about one's hearing loss, and high cost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One in every ten adults has hearing loss, and about 95% of them could benefit from hearing aids.</p> Signup and view all the answers