Can untreated hearing loss lead to depression?

“Those who don’t wear hearing aids are 50 percent more likely to suffer from sadness and depression”

According to a new study, depression and other cognitive issues result from untreated hearing loss. The report, presented at the American Psychological Association’s annual conference in Toronto, also found that sufferers between 20 and 69 years of age were less than half as likely to seek assistance as those 70 and older, due to vanity, denial, or being unaware of treatment.

Those who don’t wear hearing aids are 50 percent more likely to suffer from sadness and depression said the study of more than 2,300 subjects.  Earlier studies show that as hearing loss worsens, the risk of cognitive issues like dementia increases.

With dentalsave.com plan our members save an average of 30% off hearing aids and more.

Read more here  and sign up today to save