Are you struggling with hearing loss?

If so, you are not alone. Many people who develop hearing loss as an adult find the adjustment exceedingly stressful.

Hearing loss is a unique physical condition in that it affects communication, relationships and subsequently, emotions and self-esteem. What's more, the necessary first steps of getting tested by a reputable audiologist and getting fitted for hearing aids or a cochlear implant sometimes result in falling short of expectations.

Wonderful technologies exist, but there is no cure for hearing loss. There is a common misconception that hearing aids do for ears, what eyeglasses do for eyes. When it comes to hearing loss, however, 'perfection' and 'cure' are just not possible. Unfortunately, even if you are a diligent hearing loss patient, you are still more prone to symptoms of anxiety and depression than the general population.

Working through the technological issues (hearing aids, assistive listening devices) is the first step. Managing the emotional impact of hearing loss is the next.