Our hearing is vitally important and there is a strong link between brain health and hearing health, with hearing loss shown to be a factor in cognitive decline. This makes looking after your hearing a major part of good overall health.
Risk of dementia
Hearing loss is also associated with conditions like social isolation and depression if it is left untreated.
Thankfully, treatment for hearing loss has never been better and research has shown that consistently wearing hearing aids when experiencing hearing loss can not only help people hear better, but also learn better, think better and remember better. An international research study examined hearing aid wearers who were first-time users after 18 months of use and tested not only the effect on their hearing, but also speech perception, cognitive function, loneliness and quality of life.
The study concluded that early detection of hearing loss and management can help people live without dementia for longer.
Regular testing
Although you may not think you have hearing problems, it’s a good idea to get regularly tested as prevention. If you are concerned, audiologists can provide you with a hearing test Bristol.
Untreated hearing loss can have a negative effect on cognition, with those experiencing it having difficulty in communicating, leading to withdrawal and social isolation. Having a hearing test in Bristol or elsewhere every three years after the age of 50 can help avoid this.
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