Scientists from the University of Melbourne in Australia found that hearing aids help preserve mental acuity and memory in older adults with hearing loss. Research results published In Frontiers in Neuroscience.
During the research, scientists evaluated the cognitive abilities of people over the age of 60 who agreed to volunteer. It was noted that all participants had hearing loss. Some were fitted with hearing aids as part of the research. The subjects’ cognitive abilities were measured at various stages, before and after installation of the devices, as well as after 18 months of continuous use.
The results showed that three years after the study began, older adults who used hearing aids performed better on computer tests assessing attention, memory, reaction time and logical thinking compared to those who did not use this method of hearing correction. Scientists have noted that maintaining mental acuity in old age is directly related to a lower risk of developing dementia.
According to researchers, the ability to hear others and communicate effectively contributes not only to cognitive health but also to an overall improved quality of life. Hearing aid use eliminates the difficulty in thinking caused by the need to constantly listen and supports an effective redistribution of brain resources for sound processing.
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