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Auditory Deprivation and Its Effects on the Brain

When hearing is lost, the brain starts to lose some of its ability to process signals and information. The lack or absence of sounds results in auditory deprivation, mainly affecting speech interpretation. Left unaddressed, this can cause the auditory nerves and associated areas of the brain to weaken. Once auditory deprivation has taken its place, it is much more difficult to restore, even with the use of hearing aids.

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Auditory Deprivation and Its Effects on the Brain

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  1. Auditory Deprivation and Its Effects on the Brain The Hearing Care Shop 1300 919 664

  2. When hearing is lost, the brain starts to lose some of its ability to process signals and information. The lack or absence of sounds results in auditory deprivation, mainly affecting speech interpretation. Left unaddressed, this can cause the auditory nerves and associated areas of the brain to weaken. Once auditory deprivation has taken its place, it is much more difficult to restore, even with the use of hearing aids. Effects on Speech Auditory deprivation raises the difficulty level of understanding words and processing speech. Those who suffer from hearing loss often complain that they hear people are speaking, but cannot understand what they are saying. The good news is, sound can be amplified with the use of hearing aids. These devices will improve a person’s healing ability, and stimulate the brain, which protects the patient from auditory deprivation.

  3. Weakened Nerves When no action is taken to address hearing loss, the nerves of the hearing mechanism are altered and weakened. When hearing from both ears is weak, it is advisable to wear two hearing aids. When patients are only fitted with one device, the unaided ear may gradually lose its ability to recognise and interpret speech. It is best to wear two hearing aids to minimise any possible risks. The brain also requires input from both ears to localise sounds effectively. Improved Hearing People who wear two devices enjoy the benefit of improved hearing, and do not want to go back to wearing only one hearing aid. The issue of saving is not acceptable, as buying a single device instead of a pair means depriving one ear from sound as well as causing the nerves in that ear to slowly weaken. It is always important to have hearing abilities tested, and to find the appropriate treatment if necessary. Hearing aids can be a great help by giving necessary stimulation that the brain needs to understand daily speech and communication. The hearing devices provide audibility to sounds that would have otherwise been unrecognisable.

  4. Resources: https://thehearingcareshop.com.au/hearing-aids/oticon-hearing-aids/ http://www.hearingreview.com/2014/06/benefits-binaural/ http://www.healthyhearing.com/content/articles/Hearing-loss/Causes/46306-Hearing-loss- auditory-deprivation

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