A: For years researchers have suspected a connection between hearing loss and dementia, but just this year a study funded by the National Institute of Health determined that a mild hearing loss of 25 decibels can increase the development of cognitive problems by 30-40%.
When asked for an explanation of the cognitive decline, Frank Lin, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine otologist and assistant professor, and the study's lead author, offered as possible contributing factors the combination of social isolation and the extra mental effort it takes to understand sounds.Dementia is on the rise in the US with over four million affected by the malady, and recent estimates place the cost on families and society at $157 billion to $215 billion a year, making it more expensive than cancer and heath disease.
While hearing aids aren't a cure for the effects of dementia, appropriately fit hearing technology is designed to alleviate the energy required to understand sounds and to decrease feelings of isolation by reengaging people with the world around them through better hearing.
Our staff of AudigyCertified audiologists are here to provide comprehensive evaluations, life-style-specific technology recommendations, and fine-tuning of hearing devices to ensure a better hearing experience for as long as you are in our care.
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