A large study showed that hearing loss in mid-life was more strongly linked to cognitive decline and dementia that obesity or high blood pressure! The researchers all learned that of all the modifiable risk factors for dementia – hearing loss management came out as the most effective in preventing dementia cases.
This research
showed that almost one out of ten cases of dementia could be prevented by
hearing aids!
Hearing Loss
and the Brain
Exactly how
hearing loss impacts the brain is not known, but researchers have speculated
that memory may be impacted by hearing loss because the brain needs to direct
more mental activity towards hearing and away from memory.
Hearing Aids
Can Delay Dementia
Another
study showed that hearing aids could delay the onset of dementia by several
years through use of hearing aids. Hearing
aids also are also proven to improve quality of life and reduce depression.
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