AccuQuest Hearing Centers Blog Understanding auditory deprivation: Why untreated hearing loss is bad for your brain

Hearing loss is a type of sensory deprivation known as auditory deprivation. When the brain is deprived of sounds for too long -- such as with untreated hearing loss -- the auditory pathways can weaken and atrophy, making it even harder to hear. The post Understanding auditory deprivation: Why untreated hearing loss is bad for your brain appeared first on AccuQuest Hearing Centers.