{"id":874,"date":"2019-04-17T13:16:47","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T17:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augustaent.fm1.dev\/?p=874"},"modified":"2019-07-10T18:53:20","modified_gmt":"2019-07-10T22:53:20","slug":"what-can-hearing-aids-do-for-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/what-can-hearing-aids-do-for-me\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can Hearing Aids Do for Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/family.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-908\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Patients who have been diagnosed with hearing loss will most likely benefit from hearing aids. After all, nine out of 10 people with impaired hearing across the U.S. are treated with hearing aids. If you\u2019re wondering exactly what hearing aids will do for you, the answer is simple: a lot! <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Hearing Aids Work?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There\u2019s a good reason your Augusta audiologists recommends hearing aids for treating most cases of hearing loss: these hardworking, sophisticated instruments are surprisingly adept at restoring your quality of life and preventing many associated health complications. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Regardless of the type of hearing aid you choose \u2013 and we get it, there are many different styles available \u2013 they all do the same thing: amplify sounds so you can hear better and communicate more effectively. Doing so requires three components essential to all hearing aids: a microphone, amplifier, and speaker. The microphone picks up external sound waves and converts them to digital signals. They are sent to the amplifier, which increases their power and makes them louder. From there, they are transmitted to the speaker and sent into the ear through a thin tube or wire. The brain converts these electronic signals into recognizable sound. It\u2019s a pretty remarkable process when you think about it! <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Benefits of Hearing Aids<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you are experiencing hearing loss in Georgia, your audiologist wants you to understand that hearing aids won\u2019t cure your impairment. But they will improve your overall quality of life by providing benefits in many crucial areas. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Untreated hearing loss is linked to a number of physical, psychological, and social complications, including:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul><li>Depression<\/li><li>Memory impairment<\/li><li>Concentration difficulties<\/li><li>Irritability<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Isolation and social withdrawal<\/li><li>Poor job performance<\/li><li>Reduced earning power<\/li><li>Diabetes<\/li><li>Kidney disease<\/li><li>Dementia<\/li><li>Cardiovascular disease<\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Not only does treating your hearing loss with hearing aids reduce your risk for all of the above; 78.6 percent of users are satisfied with their hearing aids, a number that has increased by six percent since 2004. A majority of patients report improvements in many areas, including higher self-confidence, better relationships with loved ones, and increased earning power. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hearing aids won\u2019t only help you understand others better \u2013 they\u2019re likely to make you happier and healthier, too! <\/p>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3>Related ENT &amp; Allergy Posts:<\/h3><ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/preparing-for-the-summer-allergy-season\/\" title=\"Preparing for the Summer Allergy Season\"><strong>Preparing for the Summer Allergy Season<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/how-to-prevent-ear-infections\/\" title=\"How to Prevent Ear Infections\"><strong>How to Prevent Ear Infections<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h3>Our Georgia ENT &amp; Allergy Office Locations<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Augusta+ENT+%26+Allergy+720+Saint+Sebastian+Way+%23201+Augusta%2C+GA+30901\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ENT &#038; Allergy Office on Saint Sebastian Way map directions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Augusta<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\r\n720 Saint Sebastian Way #201<br \/>\r\nAugusta, GA 30901<br \/>\r\n(706) 868-5676<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Augusta+ENT+%26+Allergy+340+N+Belair+Rd+Evans%2C+GA+30809\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ENT &#038; Allergy Office on N Belair Rd map directions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Evans<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\r\n340 N Belair Rd<br \/>\r\nEvans, GA 30809<br \/>\r\n(706) 868-5676<br \/>\r\n\r\n<h3>Our South Carolina ENT &amp; Allergy Office Locations<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Augusta+ENT+%26+Allergy+720+Saint+Sebastian+Way+%23201+Augusta%2C+GA+30901\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ENT &#038; Allergy Office on University Pkwy map directions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Aiken<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\r\n170 University Pkwy<br \/>\r\nAiken, SC 29801<br \/>\r\n(803) 649-0003<br \/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Patients who have been diagnosed with hearing loss will most likely benefit from hearing aids. After all, nine out of 10 people with impaired hearing across the U.S. are treated with hearing aids. If you\u2019re wondering exactly what hearing aids will do for you, the answer is simple: a lot! 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