What will happen if I don't wear my hearing aids?

Population Aging: A Global Phenomenon

Population aging is occurring worldwide due to declining birth rates and longer life expectancy. In 2022, Thailand ranked second in ASEAN for an aging society, just behind Singapore.

Interestingly, while the overall Thai population is decreasing, the number of elderly people is rising rapidly. As shown in the graph, the trend indicates that over the next 20 years, Thailand’s total population will decline from 66 million to 60 million, while the elderly population will increase from 13 million to 19 million.

Proportion of Elderly Population in Thailand by Age Group

Age-Related Hearing Loss in the Elderly

Most elderly individuals experience age-related hearing loss, often mishearing words or misunderstanding conversations. The onset and progression vary due to the natural aging of the body and sensory organs. While hearing loss is not usually life-threatening, it can significantly affect communication and may require hearing aids to improve hearing.

Many older adults avoid frequent hospital visits and hearing tests, leading them to resist using hearing aids. However, untreated hearing loss can worsen over time, potentially causing permanent hearing damage. In the long term, it may contribute to cognitive decline, as the brain receives less auditory stimulation.

Studies show that people with hearing loss experience 30–40% faster brain degeneration compared to those with normal hearing. This is because the brain must work harder to understand sounds, relying on long-term memory to compensate. Other associated risks include anxiety, depression, and vascular conditions such as cerebral artery stenosis, stroke from high blood lipids, and hypertension.

For Social Security Insured under Section 33 and Section 39

You are eligible to claim up to 12,500 THB per ear for hearing aids.

This applies to both digital behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids and digital in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids.

Eligibility requirements:

Must be insured under Section 33 or Section 39.
Must have contributed to the Social Security Fund for 3 consecutive months, or at least 3 months within the past 15 months prior to the month of requesting medical services.

You can also claim a new hearing aid if the current one has been used for at least 3 years and is determined to be unusable or unsuitable for your hearing loss level.

Additional services from Digibionic:

Home hearing tests available for customers in Bangkok and surrounding areas.
Conducted by experts, including hearing assessment and analysis.
A variety of hearing aids are available to suit your needs, with options for all budgets.
Free after-sales services for the lifetime of your hearing aid, including sound adjustment, cleaning, accessory replacement, and regular maintenance every 2 months.
You can bring your hearing aid to any Digibionic branch near your home for service.

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Professional Consultation by Hearing Specialists

Call to schedule a service appointment at 02-115-0568

Expert consultation services are provided to help reduce behaviors that risk hearing loss and to ensure proper ear care. Anyone interested in a hearing test or hearing aids can contact Digibionic, with services available at all branches.