HEARING PROBLEMS TROUBLE NOT ONLY THE AFFLICTED, BUT ALSO THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES

HEARING IMPAIRMENT 

Greater impact than expected

The ear is our gateway to the world. An increasing number of people, however, suffer of hearing impairment as a result of noise and age-related wear. Hearing loss has an effect on everyone. Those directly affected increasingly lack confidence in the company of others. This insidious process often puts a strain on relations with family members and friends. But age-related hearing loss is perfectly normal. It is estimated that around the world 35% of people over the age of sixty no longer have good hearing.