Like! Using hearing aids can slow down cognitive decline

A new scientific study shows that the level of cognition of hearing aid users is no different from that of people with normal hearing.

Hearing loss in the elderly accelerates the decline in cognitive ability. However, by using a hearing aid, the rate of decline in cognitive ability can be reduced.

A French study of 25 years showed that cognitive abilities in elderly hearing loss patients accelerate the decline.Studies have also shown that the use of hearing aids can effectively prevent cognitive decline.

Related literature indicates that elderly hearing loss patients are associated with cognitive decline. However, in the elderly patients with hearing loss who were interviewed, the cognitive ability of the hearing aid users was not significantly different from that of the normal hearing population.

Helps improve hearing ability
Hearing loss has a psychological or social impact on people or is associated with cognitive decline. Therefore, by using hearing aids or cochlear implants to improve hearing ability, you can reduce the negative impact of hearing loss on people’s psychology and social development, improve social ability, and thus reduce cognitive decline.

The researchers wrote: “Hearing aids can at least help restore some of the social skills, such as adjusting mood, increasing social interaction, and increasing cognitive motility, which can slow down cognitive decline.”

The study concluded that hearing loss is associated with an accelerated decline in cognitive ability in the elderly. Using a hearing aid can slow down cognitive decline.

The importance of solving problems
The study proposes: “Overall, these results underscore the importance of diagnosis and treatment of elderly patients with hearing loss.”

About research
During the study, respondents described their hearing loss. The researchers measured the cognitive decline of respondents through the Short Intelligence Test (MMSE). The advantage of this study is that the research takes a long time and the researchers have been tracking the respondents. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Hear-it AISBL Secretary-General Kim Ruberg said: “We are deeply grateful to Prof. Hélène Amieva for the conclusion that the use of hearing aids can maintain the cognitive and mental health of patients with hearing loss. Although we have had this in the past few decades. Know, but this statement has not been strongly confirmed.”

Kim Ruberg said: “We have learned from many other scientific surveys that using professional hearing solutions can help hearing-impaired patients improve their quality of life, improve their social life and maintain the stability of their work. All of this can help hearing-impaired patients gain more. Healthy physique, more confident social roles, and a better mental state. Currently, Professor Hélène Amieva has confirmed that hearing loss is associated with cognitive decline, and the cognitive level and hearing of hearing loss patients using hearing aids There is no significant difference in the normal population.”