Hearing health is brain health
Even mild hearing loss can have serious consequences for people’s brains and lives. Hearing loss increases the effort of listening. Making sense of what is heard becomes harder, which heightens listening stress and adds to their mental load. This leads to fatigue and a tendency to give up when listening becomes challenging.
These challenges may drive people to avoid social gatherings and miss out on the moments that matter, because they are unable to participate. Over time, this can lead to a greater risk of loneliness, social isolation, and depression.
