Hearing Aids Slow Down Signs of Aging

Woman considering hearing aids as she looks at her image in a mirror.

As you’ve been getting older, you’ve most likely been trying to find ways to maintain your youthfulness.

Diet, exercise, and vitamins have all been part of your regimen. You’ve already spent a lot on keeping your hair and keeping wrinkles at bay. You even signed up for a Yoga class. It doesn’t matter how old you are, you can remain happy and youthful.

But what if we told you there’s an easy way to remain happy and feeling young that’s inexpensive and supported by science. Yet, fewer than 16% of people who would benefit are taking advantage of it.

The “trick” is easy – they’re wearing their hearing aids to deal with their hearing loss.

This trick might be the key to feeling happy and youthful as we age.

Is Hearing Loss Very Common?

The possibility of experiencing hearing loss rises significantly by age 45. It even affects children as young as 12.

As reported by a scientific study, 11% of people between the ages of 45 and 54 were dealing with some level of hearing loss. By age 80 that percentage goes up to 90%. Of those between the ages of 65 and 74, nearly 25 % cope with debilitating hearing loss and that number rises to 50% by age 80.

Moreover, hearing loss is twice as common with men younger than 70 compared to women in the same age group.

While you probably relate hearing loss with aging, most hearing loss develops as a result of exposure to loud and harmful noise. Some individuals are exposed to more damaging noises than others over the course of their lives.

Hearing loss isn’t an inevitability, but not treating your hearing loss has been shown by repeated studies, to impact your general happiness, health, and youthfulness.

Yet only 1 in 7 individuals who would benefit from hearing aids wear them.

Your Secret to Happiness And Youthfulness is Your Hearing Aid

The following results have been directly linked to using hearing aids:

  • participating in social situations 20% more frequently

You’ll concur, being with others is one of the things that make life worthwhile. You feel younger and happier when you spend cherished time with those you love doing the activities you enjoy.

Those with hearing loss who wear their hearing aids are more likely to stay active and social.

  • Having a 30% less-likelihood of depression

Feelings which are associated with depression including loneliness and sadness, according to some studies, are not so likely to be reported when someone with hearing loss regularly uses their hearing aid.

They’re also less likely to feel like people are mad at them or attempting to avoid them. It’s not as common for them to practice self isolation.

Greater happiness is the outcome of less depression.

  • Less likelihood of enduring mental decline

If you have a person in your family that is suffering from dementia you know all too well how scary that can be. It takes longer for a person with cognitive decline to understand things and they are constantly forgetting what they said and did which makes them feel older.

As the decline goes on, they lose many of the things that make them happy and youthful because they become unable to do them.

If the straightforward act of using your hearing aid can reduce your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, shouldn’t you be wearing it?

  • Decreasing your chance of falling by 30%

As we get older, the danger of falling and injuring ourselves becomes a real possibility. When we were younger, we were definitely more balanced. A nasty fall could cause a severe fracture that leads to a hospital stay and a few weeks of rehab.

That isn’t a place you want to be. It’s no fun to be hospitalized in pain.

When you can get around without difficulty, you live a happier life. You’re not as likely to be startled because you’re more confident with your movements.

Wearing your hearing aid will allow you to spend more time with family and friends and less time stuck in a hospital bed.

  • Misunderstandings and arguments are 30% less likely

How many times have you been involved in a misunderstanding because you failed to hear what someone actually said. Or, perhaps, a friend raises her voice so you can hear her more clearly, but you think she’s yelling at you.

A considerable strain on relationships can be the outcome of neglected hearing loss. It can result in anger, resentment, sadness, and other unfavorable emotions. But you will have more positive interactions with family and friends if you can hear better which hearing aids will help you do. Helping you remain happy and youthful at any age.

Recover what you’ve lost

Have you been wearing your hearing aid? Many of the simple joys in life which you’ve been missing include:

  • Children’s laughter
  • Discussions with friends and family without asking them to speak louder
  • The sounds of nature at your local park
  • Outings and social clubs
  • Music

If you have hearing loss, you might still hear these things to some degree but they are probably not as enjoyable.

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