To the Brain and Back: “Second-Person Neuroscience” For Hearing Loss, Aging, and Social Connection

A sense of connection is the foundation of social engagement and the development of personal relationships. People living with hearing loss, however, feel less socially connected because speech and language are more difficult for them to perceive in conversation or group settings. Audiologists play an important role in addressing these social needs and people are more satisfied with their hearing aids when they feel higher levels of social support.