{"id":2005,"date":"2022-10-06T19:35:56","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T23:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entnova.com\/?p=2005"},"modified":"2022-10-06T19:35:57","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T23:35:57","slug":"consider-the-benefits-of-hearing-aids-this-audiology-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entnova.com\/consider-the-benefits-of-hearing-aids-this-audiology-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider the Benefits of Hearing Aids this Audiology Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that October is Audiology Awareness Month? That means there\u2019s no better time to care for your hearing health and invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/entnova.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a>! If you\u2019re still on the fence, we review some of the top benefits of hearing aids below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Better Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/entnova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hearing-aid-woman-phone-1280x830.jpg\" alt=\"Senior woman with a hearing aid behind the ear communicates with her daughter and granddaughter via video communication via a smartphone. Full human life with hearing aids\" class=\"wp-image-2007\" width=\"269\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entnova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hearing-aid-woman-phone-1280x830.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/entnova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hearing-aid-woman-phone-350x227.jpg 350w, https:\/\/entnova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hearing-aid-woman-phone-256x166.jpg 256w, https:\/\/entnova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hearing-aid-woman-phone-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entnova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hearing-aid-woman-phone-1536x995.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/entnova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hearing-aid-woman-phone-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some of the benefits of hearing aids listed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/hearing-aids\/benefits-and-safety-issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201cYou will be able to hear speech over the telephone more clearly.<\/li><li>You will be able to communicate more easily with family and friends.<\/li><li>Your ability to communicate may improve in noisy listening situations (e.g. a restaurant or in a large group of people).\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, hearing aids can improve your communication in a variety of environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lower Risk of Falls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Untreated <a href=\"https:\/\/entnova.com\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a> is associated with a three-fold risk of falling, according to research by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/news\/media\/releases\/hearing_loss_linked_to_three_fold_risk_of_falling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Johns Hopkins Medicine<\/a>. This is likely due to people with hearing loss having less awareness of their overall environment, and that their brains may be overwhelmed with demands on their limited resources. Hearing aids can help you stay oriented in space using sound localization and decrease cognitive load, lowering your risk of falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improved Mood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing loss has also been linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety. One survey by the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncoa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Institute on Aging<\/a> found that, among those with severe hearing loss, 30% of people who don\u2019t use hearing aids experience depression symptoms compared to 22% of hearing aid users. Hearing aids can help you get back into the activities you once enjoyed, like dinner parties at Green Pig Bistro, and navigate the world with greater confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decreased Risk of Dementia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More research from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/news\/media\/releases\/hearing_loss_and_dementia_linked_in_study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Johns Hopkins Medicine<\/a> uncovered a strong link between untreated hearing loss and dementia. They found that, \u201cCompared with volunteers with normal hearing, those with mild, moderate, and severe hearing loss had twofold, threefold, and fivefold, respectively, the risk of developing dementia over time.\u201d Wearing hearing aids can ease the strain of deciphering sounds, prevent tissue loss in the hearing portion of the brain and prevent social isolation \u2013 all of which are risk factors for dementia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">ENT Specialists Of Northern Virginia<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entnova.com\/can-bicycling-cause-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">Can Bicycling Cause Hearing Loss?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entnova.com\/surviving-thanksgiving-with-hearing-loss-tips-for-easier-communication\/\" class=\"related-post\">Surviving Thanksgiving With Hearing Loss: Tips for Easier Communication<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entnova.com\/celebrate-hearing-aids-this-audiology-awareness-month\/\" class=\"related-post\">Celebrate Hearing Aids This Audiology Awareness Month<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that October is Audiology Awareness Month? 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