YOU LISTEN WITH YOUR EARS.
YOU HEAR WITH YOUR BRAIN.
Hearing loss may significantly increase your risk of cognitive decline.
Hearing loss can make your brain work harder
Hearing aids can help lighten the load
Social Isolation: Hearing Loss can impact the ability to easily communicate, creating social withdrawal. Isolation is a risk factor for mental health issues such as depression and cognitive decline.
High Cognitive Load: Untreated hearing loss requires more focus to process sound, limiting the brain's resources for other cognitive functions.
Sensory Deprivation: Sensory Deprivation is when someone isn't getting enough stimulation from their senses. With hearing loss, the auditory signal to the brain is decreased, which can negatively impact cognitive function.
A groundbreaking study revealed that professional treatment with properly fit devices and audiological counseling slowed cognitive decline by nearly 50% among older adults at high risk.
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