{"id":2192,"date":"2023-09-29T21:26:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T01:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/?p=2192"},"modified":"2023-09-29T21:26:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T01:26:34","slug":"hearing-aids-can-make-your-friendships-stronger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/hearing-aids-can-make-your-friendships-stronger\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aids Can Make Your Friendships Stronger"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019re learning more and more just how important social connections are to our overall health and happiness. This includes not only your family but your friends as well. Research has shown that engaging in activities with friends increases life satisfaction<\/a> and can even buffer some of the adverse effects of aging in older adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While hearing loss <\/a>can put a strain on your social relationships, treating your condition with hearing aids<\/a> can help you stay connected to the people who matter most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the first signs of hearing loss is having an increased difficulty following conversations. It might start off as the occasional misunderstanding. However, as time progresses, hearing loss tends to worsen, and you might notice more and more instances where you mishear what\u2019s being said or need others to repeat themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, this can lead to both frustration and mental fatigue. The fatigue occurs because your brain has to work harder to process speech, making social activities you once enjoyed feel overwhelming. Eventually, untreated hearing loss may lead you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n