When to consider implants for adults

If you struggle to hear – even with powerful hearing aids – you may not be getting the most out of life. Learn how others refused to accept hearing loss and never looked back.

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Losing your hearing may seem like a part of ageing that’s unavoidable. However, there are ways to help improve your hearing, even when hearing aids no longer work. Research suggests there is a link between hearing loss and loneliness and stress.1,2

That’s why if you think you have hearing loss, it’s important to take action as soon as possible.

Ignoring the signs may affect more than just your ability to hear. It may also affect your confidence, your relationships and your self-esteem.

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When hearing aids aren't enough

Do you wear hearing aids but still struggle to hear? A hearing implant may be the answer.

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Hearing loss is affecting daily life

Good hearing helps us make the most of life. If you think you have hearing loss, or if hearing aids no longer help, you don’t have to accept this as a natural part of ageing.

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Suddenly losing your hearing

Sudden hearing loss may happen at any age. While your hearing could return by itself, many people need treatment.

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Getting help for a loved one

Help your loved one take the first step towards better hearing.

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References

  1. Contrera K, Sung Y, Betz J, Li L, Lin F. Change in loneliness after intervention with cochlear implants or hearing aids. The Laryngoscope. 2017;127(8):1885-1889.
  2. Rutherford B, Brewster K, Golub J, Kim A, Roose S. Sensation and Psychiatry: Linking Age-Related Hearing Loss to Late-Life Depression and Cognitive Decline. American Journal of Psychiatry. 2018;175(3):215-224.