Hearing loss occurs gradually and, therefore, it often goes unnoticed in the initial stages, until it is too late. It’s a common belief that hearing loss is a normal part of ageing, but the truth is, it can affect people of all ages. Therefore, early intervention is crucial as it helps preserve your natural hearing abilities by identifying hearing problems at an early stage. Early intervention and detection of hearing loss, followed by prompt treatment, helps restore your natural hearing or control progressive hearing loss.
Untreated hearing loss may impact your daily conversations, social interactions, relationships, speech and language development delays in children, professional life, cognitive health, and quality of life. Getting the right treatment and wearing hearing devices will boost emotional well-being, cognitive function, and social engagement.
Early treatment programs for adults can help them connect with their friends, family, colleagues, and others. In children, it can help them promote effective speech and language development.