For my Bodies project I decided to experience hearing impairment for two whole days. I would achieve this by wearing earplugs for the complete duration of those two days. During my time of disability, I realized how my life, socially, went evidently downhill. I saw myself becoming more reserved and generally just becoming silent. I talked lower, just nodded and said “yeah” to stop conversations, and generally stayed more in my room. I felt lonely and depressed, when classes were silent and I couldn’t truly interact. I can recall a time when a good friend told a joke and when I asked what was funny he replied “Oh it was nothing”. I was no longer a part of the community. I realized that the circumstances of my hearing molded me into a distant
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It tells us the factors that affect hearing loss with age, such as noise exposure and chronic diseases. It tells us how presbycusis increases with age, and how about half of adults aged 75 and older suffer from hearing loss. It tells us how untreated presbycusis is associated with reduced quality of life and diminished physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning. It explains how even though hearing aids have advanced tremendously only 20% of people 65 and up use them. This is because of the stigma, financial concerns, technical aspects of hearing aid use, and lack of knowledge and misconceptions. A study is then conducted to find out where this stigmas originated so more elders can benefit from hearing aids. A review from literature published from January 1982 to December 2014 on stigma on hearing loss was conducted, twenty-one relevant publications were identified. The sources found lacked theoretical framework, the majority of studies limited and described exclusive stereotypes associated with hearing loss. They also found out that the size and visibility of hearing aids were the main features that made the elderly not wear …show more content…
It also told me about some definite causes for hearing loss. It also shines light on why older adults don’t like using hearing aids. It also helped me realize that people with hearing impairment suffer most when they have to follow conversational speech in noisy situations. It provides helpful context when It explains how these stigmas flourished and the health issues with hearing impairment. Furthermore, It explains well about the people affected and everything about them. I don’t think this source lacked anything that matters. They explained everything, had good source, good diction, good style etc… The source was found through Champlain College’s Library suggestions for articles on Psychology & Social Science on the EBSCOhost website so the source is certified and valid. The source was published by the US : Educational Publishing Foundation so the information and the data serves to help the citizens. It 's
It tells us the factors that affect hearing loss with age, such as noise exposure and chronic diseases. It tells us how presbycusis increases with age, and how about half of adults aged 75 and older suffer from hearing loss. It tells us how untreated presbycusis is associated with reduced quality of life and diminished physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning. It explains how even though hearing aids have advanced tremendously only 20% of people 65 and up use them. This is because of the stigma, financial concerns, technical aspects of hearing aid use, and lack of knowledge and misconceptions. A study is then conducted to find out where this stigmas originated so more elders can benefit from hearing aids. A review from literature published from January 1982 to December 2014 on stigma on hearing loss was conducted, twenty-one relevant publications were identified. The sources found lacked theoretical framework, the majority of studies limited and described exclusive stereotypes associated with hearing loss. They also found out that the size and visibility of hearing aids were the main features that made the elderly not wear …show more content…
It also told me about some definite causes for hearing loss. It also shines light on why older adults don’t like using hearing aids. It also helped me realize that people with hearing impairment suffer most when they have to follow conversational speech in noisy situations. It provides helpful context when It explains how these stigmas flourished and the health issues with hearing impairment. Furthermore, It explains well about the people affected and everything about them. I don’t think this source lacked anything that matters. They explained everything, had good source, good diction, good style etc… The source was found through Champlain College’s Library suggestions for articles on Psychology & Social Science on the EBSCOhost website so the source is certified and valid. The source was published by the US : Educational Publishing Foundation so the information and the data serves to help the citizens. It 's