Hearing and Memory Cognition
Hearing loss and Dementia
Dementia is impairment of memory, thinking and reasoning. Hearing loss affects 70% of those aged 70 yrs and above and 40% of those aged over 50. Hearing loss has a well-documented association with dementia and may be the largest potential modifiable risk factor for dementia.
The link between hearing and memory has a lot to do with the brain. One might think hearing is primarily a function of the ears but in reality they merely collect sounds from the environment and send them to the brain for processing.
It is thought that wearing hearing aids sooner and more regularly could help reduce risk of memory issues and dementia.
Hearing aids can slow down memory and cognitive impairment in elderly. Wearning hearing aids:
- Delay cognitive decline
- Reduce the risk of Dementia & memory problem
- Help with speech comprehension
- Facilitate engagement in communication
- Improve enjoyment of activities and participation in life
