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Woman with hearing loss gets hearing aid to slow down her dementia and completes a puzzle.

Taking care of your loss of hearing can be helpful for your brain. At least, that’s according to a new study from a University of Manchester study group. These researchers examined a team of around 2000 participants over a time period of approximately twenty years (1996 to 2014). The surprising results? Treating your loss of hearing can slow down dementia by up to 75%.

That is not an insignificant figure.

But is it actually that surprising? That’s not to take away from the weight of the finding, of course, this is an important statistical correlation between the fight against dementia and the treatment of hearing loss. But the information we already have coordinates with these findings: treating your loss of hearing is essential to slowing cognitive decline as you get older.

How am I Impacted by This Research?

You can’t always trust the content provided in scientific studies because it can in many cases be contradictory. The causes for that are lengthy, varied, and not very relevant to our discussion here. Because here’s the main point: this new research is yet another piece of evidence that indicates untreated loss of hearing can result in or worsen mental decline including dementia.

So for you personally, what does this imply? In some ways, it’s pretty basic: you should set up an appointment with us right away if you’ve noticed any loss of hearing. And you need to start using that hearing aid as directed if you find out you need one.

When You Use Them Regularly, Hearing Aids Can Help Forestall Dementia

Regrettably, not everybody falls directly into the habit of wearing a prescribed pair of hearing aids. Some of the reasons why are:

  • The way that the hearing aid is advertised to work, doesn’t seem to be the way it’s currently working. Many people need to have their settings adjusted, and calibration problems are definitely something that can be addressed by our hearing specialists.
  • The hearing aid doesn’t feel like it fits properly. If you are having this issue, please get in touch with us. We can help make it fit better.
  • You’re concerned about how hearing aids look. Presently, we have lots of styles available which may surprise you. Additionally, many hearing aid models are manufactured to be very unobtrusive.
  • Voices are difficult to make out. Your brain doesn’t always immediately adapt to hearing voices. There are things we can suggest, including reading along with an audiobook, that can make this process easier.

Your future cognitive abilities and even your overall health are clearly impacted by wearing hearing aids. We can help if you’re trying to cope with any of the above. At times the solution will take patience and time, but consulting your hearing specialist to make sure your hearing aids are working for you is just part of the process.

It’s more significant than ever to take care of your loss of hearing specifically in the light of the new findings. Hearing aids are safeguarding your hearing health and your mental health so it’s vital to be serious about treatment.

What’s The Link Between Hearing Aids And Dementia?

So what’s the actual connection between loss of hearing and dementia? Social solitude is the prominent theory but experts are not completely sure. Many people, when faced with hearing loss, become less socially active. Sensory stimulation is the foundation of another theory. All senses stimulate activity in the brain, and some experts theorize that the loss of stimulation can cause cognitive decline over time.

You hear better when you wear your hearing aid. Delivering a natural defense for your brain against cognitive decline and helping to keep your brain active. That’s why a connection between the two should not be unexpected and why hearing loss treatments can slow dementia by as much as 75%.

The site information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. To receive personalized advice or treatment, schedule an appointment.
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