"Research has shown that the quantity and quality of our social relationships greatly impact our overall well-being."
"Research has shown that the quantity and quality of our social relationships greatly impact our overall well-being."

Social relationships influence our overall well-being.

We all yearn for a long and fulfilling life, and you may be curious about the ways that hearing intervention can improve yours.  The key to unlocking areas of well-being lies not just in our genetics or lifestyle, but in something far more profound and interconnected: our social relationships.

Social Relationships influence health outcomes

Research has shown that the quantity and quality of our social relationships greatly impact our overall well-being.

A 2010 meta-analytic review1 looking across 148 studies found that people with adequate social relationships have a 50% greater likelihood of survival compared to those with poor or insufficient social relationships.  In other words, social relationships exceed many well-known risk factors for mortality like obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, and physical inactivity.

But the story doesn't end there. Individuals with hearing loss face multiple challenges—ones that go beyond the ear. There is often a cascade of events that occur when hearing changes, and put people at risk for depression, loneliness, poorer-quality relationships with their significant others, and cognitive changes.

Hearing aids improve communication

By enhancing communication and social interaction, hearing aids play a crucial role in strengthening social relationships. In quiet, Phonak Infinio improves speech intelligibility and reduces listening effort when your conversation partner is in an adjacent room, from afar, or has a soft voice. This sets you up for success at home, at the office, or at private appointments with a healthcare provider, financial advisor, veterinarian, or colleague.

Your hearing care provider's expertise is critical to obtaining a great outcome.
Your hearing care provider's expertise is critical to obtaining a great outcome.

And when the going gets tough, Phonak Infinio rises to the challenge.  With Infinio and Infinio Sphere, you will benefit from improved speech intelligibility, decreased listening effort so you can be in the moment with ease, with confidence, and with connection.

The combination of your hearing care provider’s expertise and the advanced functionality of Phonak Infinio hearing aids allows you to foster relationships and move confidently throughout the world.

For more information about Phonak products, visit Phonak.com

References

  1. Holt-Lunstad J, Smith TB, Layton JB (2010) Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review. PLoS Med 7(7): e1000316. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1000316
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  • Brandy Pouliot, Au.D.

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    Brandy Pouliot, Au.D., is the Director of Audiology and Education for Sonova, US. She earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from Nova Southeastern University and practiced privately until she joined Phonak in 2012 as a Lyric Clinical Trainer. Brandy has presented informative sessions regarding Sonova products, thought leadership topics such as eAudiology, Family Centered Care, cognition, social-emotional and physical well-being, and led experiential trainings locally and globally. Dr. Pouliot is passionate about supporting audiologists and patients live a life without limitations.