Hearing loss does not discriminate by age or gender and can have a significant impact on an individual’s life.  For children, hearing loss can delay speech and language development or interfere with education.  Adults who have hearing loss can be excluded from conversations, gatherings and meetings.

• Avoidance of social activities
• Withdrawal from conversation
• Increased dependence on others
• Increase in arguments and misunderstandings
• Anger and frustration with self and others

• Anxiety from making mistakes
• Depression
• Increased blood pressure
• Difficulties sleeping
• Decreased learning ability
• Poor quality of life
• Reduced functional health