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(Medical-NewsWire.com, February 15, 2015 ) North Little Rock, Arkansas -- A recent survey conducted by the NCOA (National Council On Aging) found that when people began to use hearing aids they saw improvements in their lives including mental health, sense of independence, social life and sex life.
"Hearing aids have allowed me to help restore the intimacy in relationships for more than 50 years," says North Little Rock hearing aids distributor and respected authority on hearing loss, Jerry Luker. "There's nothing intimate about shouting at each other!"
"You meet a lot of people in my business who are struggling to hear and be heard. These things are fundamental and necessary for any relationship to be healthy. Viagra and many other aides are supposed to help, but nothing restores intimacy better than intimacy! That's why I say hearing aids are better, and that's why I run specials on my site during this time of year to encourage people to be intimate. It makes life so much sweeter."
Hearing loss doesn't only effect love lives. Statistics show that depression and isolation are common, and that those with even a mild hearing loss are twice as likely to develop dementia if hearing aids are not used to correct the problem.
The impairment of cognitive abilities develops earlier and faster than those with normal hearing or for those using hearing aids. Smokers and exposure to second hand smoke are at even higher risk.
Hearing loss becomes more prevalent with age; occurring in about 18% of American adults between ages 45 and 54, 30% of adults between ages 65 and 74, and 47% of adults ages 75 and older.
"So many people begin to lose their hearing as young as 45. That's a long time to miss out on the sweet-nothings your partner wants to share. There's nothing sexy about hearing loss," Jerry admits.
According to Robert J. Sternberg, IBM Professor of Psychology and Education at Yale University, love is comprised of three major components: commitment, intimacy and passion. Good interpersonal communication is prerequisite. Without it communication breaks down and isolation develops. This sensation of being alone -- even in the middle of a crowd -- causes those with hearing loss to tend toward withdrawal. Perceived rejection sets in as a result, accompanied by poor self-esteem. The process of socialization gradually shuts down. Studies show that cognitive functions also begin to shut down.
"In many instances those experiencing hearing loss are unsure of what is happening to them. Language is not just "too quiet." It is garbled and nonsensical. It can be scary. For both partners it can be a difficult time, especially if they don't know what they are dealing with or talking about it. Hearing loss can, indeed, be a real test of love," continues Jerry.
A hearing impaired person often misses or cannot understand romantic cues. Each bond has its own sense of timing, but in the person who is hearing impaired, the sense of timing is thrown off. Spontaneity gets lost. Something is wrong and each person feels to blame. Seldom do they discuss it.
Normal conversations, along with the intimate moments that occasionally accompany them, are spontaneous. Hearing loss in many ways can destroy one's ability to have spontaneity in their lives.
Missing out on conversations, verbal cues, even the caring approach of a loved one can wreak havoc on a couple's love life. Patience can be worn thin when someone is being forced to repeat themselves several times. It's nearly impossible to shout something for the third or fourth time without looking angry.
People with hearing loss are more likely to experience:
Increased anger
Frustration
Paranoia
Insecurity
Instability
Nervousness
Tension
Anxiety
Irritability
Discontentment
Depression
Being temperamental
Being more fearful
Being more self-critical
Suffering from a sense of inferiority
Social phobias
Being perceived as confused
Disorientation or the inability to concentrate
These feelings do not lend themselves to a romantic evening together. Expressing and listening to each other's feelings, thoughts, desires, doubts, joys, and fears, attending to and understanding one another is part and parcel to a good relationship, intimate sharing and spending time together.
"There's no reason to miss out on anything! Why allow barriers to get in the way of relationships? We offer free hearing tests just so there won't be any barriers," Jerry states.
"Communication is the key to any relationship, especially romantic ones. When seniors can't hear the sweet-nothings shared by their partners they can't react satisfactorily. Sharing that close, intimate relationship is what Valentine's is all about, wouldn't you agree? You might want to call me the Love Doctor after you get your hearing aids," Jerry teases.
About Arkansas Hearing Aid Service:
Arkansas Hearing Aid Service has helped people hear and be heard for more than half a century by offering residents in North Little Rock hearing aids, free hearing tests, and other hearing devices that work with cell phones, mp3 players and television sets. Jerry Luker, the owner, offers reasonable payment plans, house calls for shut ins, and the expertise more than 50 years offers to make personalized recommendations for his clients' needs.
Arkansas Hearing Aid Service
Jerry Luker
501-758-1017
arhearing@att.net
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