Is Dementia Slowed by Using Hearing Aids?

Your brain can be benefited by taking care of your hearing loss. At least, that's according to a new study from a University of Manchester research team. These researchers looked at a group of more than 2000 participants over a time period of almost 2 decades (1996 to 2014). The attention-getting results? Dementia can be delayed by up to 75% by dealing with loss of hearing.

That's a significant figure.

But is it really that surprising? The importance of the finding, of course, is still relevant, that type of statistical relationship between hearing loss treatment and the fight against dementia is important and shocking. But it aligns well with what we already know: as you age, it's essential to treat your loss of hearing if you want to delay dementia.

What Does This Research on Dementia Mean For me?

You can't always trust the content presented in scientific studies because it can frequently be inconsistent. The causes for that are long, varied, and not very relevant to our topic here. The bottom line is: this new study is yet another piece of evidence that suggests untreated loss of hearing can lead to or exacerbate mental decline including dementia.

So what does this indicate for you? In some ways, it's fairly straight forward: you need to come see us right away if you've observed any hearing loss. And, if you need a hearing aid, you should definitely start using that hearing aid as advised.

When You Use Them Correctly, Hearing Aids Can Forestall Dementia

Unfortunately, when most people are prescribed with hearing aids, they don't always instantly get into the habit of using them. Some of the reasons why are:

• You're worried about how hearing aids appear. You'd be surprised at the variety of designs we have available currently. Some models are so discreet, you may not even notice them.
• The hearing aid doesn't feel like it fits perfectly. If you are experiencing this problem, please contact us. They can fit better and we're here to help.
• The hearing aid doesn't feel like it works the way it should. Many people need to have their settings adjusted, and calibration problems are definitely something that can be addressed by our hearing specialists.
• Peoples voices are difficult to understand. In some cases, it takes time for your brain to adapt to hearing voices again. We can recommend things to do to help make this endeavor easier, such as reading along with an audiobook.

Clearly wearing your hearing aids is crucial to your health and future mental faculties. We can help if you're having difficulties with any of the above. Working with your hearing specialist to make certain your hearing aids are working for you is just part of the process and it calls for time and patience.

It's more important than ever to manage your hearing loss especially in the light of the new findings. Hearing aids are safeguarding your hearing health and your mental health so it's essential to take that treatment seriously.

What's The Link Between Hearing Aids And Dementia?

So what's the actual link between dementia and loss of hearing? Analysts themselves aren't completely certain, but some theories are related to social solitude. Some people, when dealing with loss of hearing, become less socially active. Sensory stimulation is the foundation of another theory. Over the years, if a person loses sensory stimulation, like hearing loss, the brain gets less activity which then results in mental decline.

Your hearing aid will help you hear better. And that can help keep your brain active, offering a more powerful natural safeguard against dementia and cognitive decline. That's why a link between the two should not be surprising and why hearing loss treatments can delay dementia by as much as 75%.