Your brain can be benefited by dealing with your loss of hearing. At least, that’s according to a new study from a University of Manchester research group. These analysts examined a team of around 2000 individuals over the course of nearly twenty years (1996 to 2014). The attention-getting findings? Dementia can be slowed by as much as 75% by dealing with loss of hearing.

That’s a considerable figure.

And yet, it’s not really all that surprising. That’s not to take away from the significance of the finding, of course, that sort of statistical connection between hearing loss treatment and the fight against dementia is important and shocking. But the insight we already have aligns well with these findings: treating your loss of hearing is vital to slowing dementia as you get older.

How am I Impacted by This Research?

Scientific studies can be inconsistent and confusing (should I eat eggs, should I not eat eggs? How about wine? Will drinking wine help me live longer?). The causes for that are long, varied, and not all that pertinent to our discussion here. Because here’s the bottom line: yet further proof, this research suggests neglected hearing loss can result in or exacerbate cognitive decline including dementia.

So for you personally, what does this indicate? It’s straightforward in several ways: if you’ve been noticing any possible symptoms of hearing loss, come see us as soon as you can. And, if you require a hearing aid, you need to absolutely start wearing that hearing aid as directed.

Hearing Aids Assist in Preventing Dementia When You Wear Them Regularly

Regrettably, not everyone falls directly into the habit of using a prescribed pair of hearing aids. The often cited reasons why include:

• You’re concerned about how hearing aids look. You’d be amazed at the wide variety of styles we have available nowadays. Some styles are so discreet, you might not even notice them.
• The way that the hearing aid is supposed 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 perfectly. If you are having this issue, please get in touch with us. We can help make it fit better.
• It’s challenging to understand voices. Your brain doesn’t always instantly adapt to hearing voices. We can recommend things to do to help make this process go more smoothly, like reading along with an audiobook.

Your future mental abilities and even your health in general are obviously impacted by wearing hearing aids. If you’re struggling with any of the above, get in touch with us for an adjustment. Working with your hearing specialist to make sure your hearing aids are working for you is just part of the process and it calls for time and patience.

And taking into consideration these new findings, dealing with your hearing loss is more important than ever before. Take the treatment seriously because hearing aids are safeguarding your hearing and your mental health.

Hearing Aids And Dementia, What’s The Link?

So what’s the real connection between dementia and loss of hearing? Specialists themselves aren’t completely certain, but some theories are associated with social isolation. Some people, when dealing with loss of hearing, become less socially active. A different theory concerns sensory stimulation. In time, if a person loses sensory stimulation, like hearing loss, the brain receives less activity which then leads to mental decline.

Your hearing aid helps you hear better. And that can help keep your brain active, providing a more effective natural safeguard against dementia and cognitive decline. That’s why a link between the two shouldn’t be unexpected and why hearing loss treatments can slow down dementia by up to 75%.