Crucially important, research is showing that hearing aids can do far more than just help you hear. They may also make you healthier. Here’s why..
Hearing loss doesn’t just affect our ears. Much evidence links it to other, sometimes more frightening health issues like falling and dementia. If your adult children are pushing you to get your hearing checked, they’ve got science on their side. Social isolation is the most obvious danger. “Hearing loss can give observers the impression that you’re not interested in conversation. noted that women may suffer more in these circumstances than men. “People begin to withdraw from activities that would put them in touch with others and that can lead to loneliness and depression” As we get older, we are experiencing some level of decline in our cognitive ability. For some of us it may be mild, and for others more severe. A normal part of aging, typical issues will pop up, including forgetting details, taking longer to learn new things, and difficulty concentrating or focusing. We might not be able to stop it but we may be able to slow it down.