Don’t let the stigma of wearing hearing aids prevent you from living your best life
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Unaddressed hearing loss can lead to greater risk for dementia
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Those with hearing loss have a greater risk for dementia.
But a 2020 Lancet report identified hearing loss as the largest modifiable risk factor for preventing dementia.
This means that addressing hearing loss is one of the easiest things you can do to lower your risk for getting dementia. So why are so many people unwilling to get the hearing support they need?
The stigma around hearing loss is one of the reasons why it takes those who require hearing help an average of seven years to acknowledge they need assistance.
“There’s embarrassment to outwardly showing that you have hearing loss and there is a resistance to wearing hearing aids,” HearingLife chief audiologist Jillian Price says.
“Because hearing loss is associated with getting older and no one wants to feel like they’re getting older.”
Signs of hearing loss can include difficulty following conversations, struggling to hear phone conversations, and feeling like everyone is mumbling all the time. It can be exhausting to attempt to keep up with what’s going on all day.
The greater mental strain on those who are struggling to hear takes a toll on the brain and can lead to higher chances of cognitive decline.
“We know through research and literature our cognitive health is tied to hearing health,” Price says.
Because hearing is a crucial part of our overall health, it’s important to get the assistance we require. Better hearing is a gift to yourself that will keep you healthy and connected to your loved ones for longer.
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“Treating hearing loss keeps you engaged and active,” Price says.
Fortunately, there are a host of hearing assistance options out that will suit all kinds of hearing loss needs.
HearingLife offers free hearing tests and personalized service for each of their clients. Because no two people have the exact same lifestyles and hearing needs, everything is tailored to find the very best solution for your situation.
To find a hearing centre near you and book a free hearing test today, visit http://www.hearinglife.ca.
