{"id":1095,"date":"2020-10-15T11:53:11","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T18:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/?p=671"},"modified":"2021-06-15T15:40:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T22:40:00","slug":"the-effect-of-social-distancing-on-people-with-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingaidreno.com\/the-effect-of-social-distancing-on-people-with-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"The Effect of Social Distancing on People with Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a lonely time for people across the globe. This is especially true for people with hearing loss, who are already at risk for social isolation and feelings of loneliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Challenges of Hearing Loss & Social Distancing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s not surprising<\/u> <\/a>that numerous studies show a significant connection between hearing loss, loneliness, and social isolation. Hearing loss affects communication patterns, which impact relationships with others. And lately, our communication patterns have taken a drastic turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One particular concern is the increased reliance on remote communication technologies. Putting a voice to the face is no longer an option in many cases and sound distortion while e-conferencing makes it difficult to distinguish who is talking and what\u2019s being said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These factors can leave people less able and less willing to communicate, leading to social withdrawal, isolation and loneliness \u2013 all are risk factors for anxiety and depression, which hearing loss sufferers<\/a> are at an increased risk of developing aside from a pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Stay Connected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are strategies for staying connected and preventing feelings of frustration and loneliness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n