February 2020 | Pacific Northwest Audiology

Hearing Aids Mitigate Cognitive Decline in Older People

Have you ever wondered if there’s a link between hearing loss and cognitive decline? Those with hearing loss often suffer more rapid cognitive decline, and struggle to focus on tasks or remember details. Some small cognitive declines are a normal part of aging, as cells in the brain are damaged over the course of a long life. We’ve all had moments of searching for the house keys or wondering if we forgot to turn off the phone. While some forgetfulness is normal, rapid cognitive decline isn’t. One recent study found that treating hearing loss with hearing aids can mitigate this …

How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships

All relationships require communication to flourish, and your strongest relationships are the ones with the best communication. Can you imagine maintaining these close connections if you aren’t able to communicate effectively? Living with untreated hearing loss robs you of your ability to converse easily. If you can’t hear your loved one speaking to you from across the room, struggle to follow conversations, or miss what’s said during a meeting at work, you’ll struggle to maintain the strong relationships that matters the most. Do You Have Hearing Loss? Have you noticed any changes in your hearing abilities, or had difficulty hearing …