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Hearing contributes to a host of important everyday functions and activities : listening , maintaining your balance , socially engaging , perceiving the world around you , and more . So it ’ s no wonder that hearing loss can affect your world beyond just the ability to communicate .
In fact , hearing loss is linked to problems such as depression , social isolation , heart disease , and increased risk of falls , to name a few . Many people don ’ t realize that hearing difficulties can go hand in hand with reduced brain functioning , too .
CONSIDER THIS :
• Hearing involves teamwork between your ears and brain , which works to pinpoint and interpret sound , help you focus on the sounds you want to hear , and filter out the sounds — background noise , for example — that you don ’ t want to hear .
• Straining to hear can potentially tax the brain , which may have to work harder to process sound . The struggle can leave you feeling exhausted even after a simple chat , a cycle that could get in the way of the ability to think , concentrate , and remember .
• Though the exact reasons aren ’ t yet conclusive , a growing body of research connects hearing loss to poorer brain function and cognitive decline , including faster brain shrinkage and even up to five times greater risk of developing dementia depending on the level of hearing loss .
• Research also ties hearing loss to accelerated cognitive decline , reporting that older adults with hearing loss on average experience significantly reduced cognitive functioning about 3.2 years before their normal-hearing peers .
Addressing hearing loss , however , could make a powerful difference even beyond the ability to fully hear your world . It can free up brainpower to focus on other functions . Plus , the use of hearing aids and cochlear implants is linked in a recent study to a 19 % drop in cognitive-decline issues such as dementia . Another study found that age-related cognitive decline might slow as much as 75 % with hearing aid use .
With so much at stake , you can ’ t afford to leave your hearing health to chance . You deserve a professional hearing care team skilled in a full range of services , from diagnostic evaluations and expert recommendations to hearing aid fittings , device adjustments , patient education , and supportive follow-up — all tailored to your specific hearing level , listening environments , and lifestyle .
Hearing is brainpower , a crucial part of helping you enjoy life on your terms . So don ’ t wait . If everyday activities such as dinner conversations , phone calls , TV watching , or board meetings seem harder than they used to be , call our knowledgeable team at 412.271.3002 to book your hearing evaluation . We ’ re here to help !
About HearWell Center — HearWell Center is a full-service independent hearing care business , proudly helping the Pittsburgh community since 2007 . The audiologists and professional staff have helped thousands of patients improve their quality of life through hearing and tinnitus care .
HearWell ’ s recent expansion into Penn Center East offers a welcoming , spacious office and features advanced diagnostic testing and expert fitting of hearing technology . The staff believes in a patientcentered approach to ensure that your hearing health needs are met for life . Learn more at hearwellcenter . com or call to schedule an appointment in the new facility at 412.271.3002 .
“ HEARING PLAYS A ROLE IN MANY IMPORTANT EVERYDAY FUNCTIONS , SO IT ’ S NO WONDER THAT HEARING LOSS CAN AFFECT MORE THAN JUST THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE .”
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