Hearing Aids Slow Signs of Aging

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

As you’ve been getting older, you’ve probably been trying to find ways to conserve your youthfulness.

You’ve looked for it in with diet, supplements, exercise. You’ve spent more money than you’d like to admit on wrinkle creams and hair growth products. You even joined a Yoga class. You can stay happy and youthful at any age.

But fortunately, there’s an affordable way to keep that youthful happy feeling which has scientific support. Yet, among people who would benefit, less than 16% are taking advantage of it.

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

As we age, this might be the trick to staying youthful and happy.

Is Hearing Loss Very Prevalent?

By the time you get to the age of 45, your chance of developing hearing loss increases substantially. It even affects children as young as 12.

A study showed that out of all people between 45 and 54, hearing loss is experienced by 11% of them. By age 80 that percentage goes up to 90%. Nearly 25 percent of those aged 65 to 74, and 50 percent of those 75 and older, are dealing with debilitating hearing loss.

Also, men younger than 70 are two times as likely to have hearing loss than women in the same age group.

While you probably relate hearing loss with growing old, most hearing loss develops because of exposure to loud and harmful noise. Some people are exposed to more harmful noises than others over the course of their lives.

It’s not inevitable that a person will get hearing loss but multiple studies have shown that your overall happiness, youthfulness, and health are impacted by failing to deal with any hearing loss you’re already experiencing.

But hearing aids are used by only 1 out of 7 people who actually need them.

Your Secret to Youthfulness And Happiness is Your Hearing Aid

The following outcomes have been directly connected to using hearing aids:

  • Being 20% more likely to participate in social activities

You’ll agree, being around others is one of the things that make life rewarding. You feel younger and happier when you spend treasured time with people you love doing the activities you take pleasure in.

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

  • Having a 30% less-likelihood of depression

Studies have revealed that individuals who have hearing loss who use hearing aids are less likely to report feelings of sadness and loneliness, which is connected with depression.

Feeling as if people are attempting to avoid them or are angry with them is also less likely. It’s not as common for them to practice self isolation.

Less depression equals increased happiness.

  • Less likelihood of enduring mental decline

If you have a dad, mom, or aunt who is coping with dementia, you know how scary it is for the family and the individual in cognitive decline. Cognitive decline makes people feel older because they’re constantly forgetting, and it takes longer for them to process things.

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

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

  • Falling danger decreased by 30%

The danger of falling and sustaining a serious injury becomes a real concern as we age. When we were younger, we were much more stable. A nasty fall could cause a serious fracture that results in a hospital stay and several weeks of rehab.

That isn’t where you want to spend your time. It’s not fun to be in the hospital in pain.

When you can get around easily, you live a happier life. You’re more sure of your movements and less likely to be startled.

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

  • Arguments and misunderstandings 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 massive strain on relationships can be the outcome of untreated hearing loss. It can lead to anger, resentment, sadness, and other unfavorable emotions. But using your hearing aid helps you hear better, which will produce more positive interactions with your friends and family members. Whatever age you might be, this will help you remain happy and youthful.

Whatever you’ve lost, get it back

Have you been wearing your hearing aid? You may have forgotten some of the simple joys in life that you’re missing, including:

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

You might believe you can still hear these things clearly, but if you are experiencing hearing loss, they probably don’t sound as enjoyable as they once did.

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