Why Audiology?

Hearing and the benefit of hearing aids

A significant percentage of nursing home residents have varying amounts of hearing loss. As most of us know one’s enjoyment of life can be impacted by the inability to hear clearly.

Most people do not know, however, of another possible result of hearing loss. A recent study conducted by researchers at John Hopkins University of Medicine in conjunction with the National Institute on Aging found that “those with severe hearing loss were five (5) times more likely to develop cognitive impairment, and that even mid hearing loss doubled one’s risk.”

Removing ear impacted ear wax and receiving quality Siemens Hearing Aids and/or Assistive Listening devices can make a world of difference for a resident.

★  Up to 66% of elderly have hearing loss.

★  Hearing loss is associated with dementia and cognitive problems.

★  Cognitive problems and memory loss develop up to 40% faster with even mild hearing loss.