Hearing loss is associated with a number of physical, mental and social health problems. New research has added another risk factor to the list: falls. Studies indicate that patients with mild hearing loss (25 decibels) are nearly three times more likely to experience a fall. Those odds increase 1.4 times for every additional 10-decibels of hearing loss. This may be attributed to the fact that individuals with hearing loss are not as aware of their surroundings and therefore more likely to trip and fall. Others believe the brain is simply too tasked with cognitive demands to be able to maintain balance and gait efficiently. Yet another reason to find a solution for your hearing loss!
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Hearing loss is associated with a number of physical, mental and social health problems. New research has added another risk factor to the list: falls. Studies indicate that patients with mild hearing loss (25 decibels) are nearly three timesmore likely to experience a fall. Those odds increase 1.4 times for every additional 10-decibels of hearing loss. This may be attributed to the fact that individuals with hearing loss are not as aware of their surroundings and thereforemore likely to trip and fall. Others believe the brain is simply too tasked with cognitive demands to be able tomaintain balance and gait efficiently. Yet another reason to find a solution for your hearing loss! Hearing Loss Increases TheRisk Of Falls
The Bare Bones About Hearing Loss There is a connection between hearing loss and a variety of other health issues.
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DEMENTIA&ALZHEIMER’S Hearing losscausesadecline in cognitiveability, increasing the risk ofdementiaandAlzheimer’sdisease.
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD) There isa strongcorrelationbetween hearingandhearthealth,withhearing loss increasing the riskofcardiovascular disease.
MORTALITY Ingeneral,oldermenwith hearing losshaveagreater riskofdying.
FALLS The riskof falling is three times higher inpatientswithhearing loss.
HEARING LOSS ISCONNECTEDTO OTHERHEALTH CONDITIONS
DIABETES Hearing loss is twiceascommon in patientswithdiabetes,possiblydue to innerearbloodvesseldamage.
HOSPITALIZATION Olderadultswithhearing lossare32% more likely to requirehospitalization than theirpeerswithnormalhearing.
CHRONICKIDNEYDISEASE (CKD) 54%ofpatientswithmoderatechronic kidneydisease reporthearing lossvs. 28%withnokidneyproblems.
DEPRESSION Hearing lossoftencauseswithdrawal and social isolation– factors thatmay lead todepression.
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Did you know that Hearing and Balance are housed in the same location? It’s a very small compartment (or apartment) in the inner ear. We call it a Bony Labyrinth because it literally encompassedallaroundby the temporalboneof the skull. It’s approximately a square centimeter, andtwoofthemost importantsystemsfrombody are squished in there.
Helen Keller famously said that “Blindness separatesyoufromthings,butdeafnessseparates you from people.” The Hearing and Balance systems fit together in this tiny compartment and work together so closely that it’s unusual to have a problem with one and not have a problem with the other. The great thing is that treating one can often help the other too.
Recentlytherehavebeensomecasereportswhere they did balance testing with hearing aids in and out.Theysawsignificant improvement inbalance performance. Our team of audiologists and physical therapists are the perfect combination to treat hearing and balance disorders.
HearingLoss isoneofthemost isolatingproblems that comes from a malfunction in our bodies.
The Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss Individuals who seek treatment for their hearing loss see improvements in all aspects of their lives.They are known to have better overall health, professional success and emotional well-being than those who don’t.
GENERAL HEALTH
Improved Mental Health
Improved Cognitive Health
Those that treat their hearing loss have a decrease in feelings of depression, anger and anxiety.
Individuals with untreated hearing loss are at an increased risk of cognitive decline.
Improved Physical Health
Improved Balance
Individuals with untreated hearing loss are three times more likely to suffer physical injuries, specifically falls.
Individuals that use a hearing device to treat their hearing loss may also see an improvement in their balance.
PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS
Improved Ability to Focus
Improved Ability to Learn
Increased Earning Power
Untreated hearing loss leads to difficulty concentrating, especially when communicating with others.
New research suggests that untreated hearing loss can lead to problems storing new information.
Untreated hearing loss leads to reduced job performance and less monetary compensation.
EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
Increased Control Over Life Events When overcoming a reliance on others to understand what is going on in the hearing world, an individual with hearing loss will regain their sense of control.
Renewed Confidence
Treating hearing loss enables an individual to once again be able to navigate the world on their own.
Better Relationships
Increased Social Interactions Improved communication leads to a boost in confidence and more social activities with friends and loved ones.
Being able to successfully communicate with loved ones leads to healthier and longer- lasting relationships.
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Test Drive Hearing Aids Let’s get real for a minute. You’ve heard the research about treating hearing loss. You know it’s important to keeping your brain healthy. And you are curious about if hearing aids would help you. BUT....you aren’t excited about wearing them inpublic.Howmuchwill theyshow?Whatwillmy friends think? Let’s satisfy the curiosity. We’ll have you come in and try them on, you’ll get to see what they feel like AND what they sound like. With different models/ options, you’ll find they can show as much or as little as you want them too. Keep Your Brain Healthy There used to be a stigma that suggested “Hearing aids are for old folks.” Butnow,knowingwhatweknowaboutbrainhealth, thenewstigmahas tobe that... “Hearing aids are for people who care about the brain health!” Call 801.373.7438 to schedule your hearing screening/test drive. Or go to testdrive.fyzicalutah.com to learn more.
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