The Journal of the American Medical Association this month reported in Archives of Neurology that older adults with hearing loss appear more likely to develop dementia. A patient’s risk increases as hearing loss becomes more severe.
To help prevent getting dementia, spend more time with friends and hobbies; take steps to avoid getting diabetes and high blood pressure; and get hearing aids when needed.
This five-minute test can guide you in knowing if it might be time to get help.
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| 1. Do cashiers seem to mumble what you owe at the checkout? | ||
| 2. Are you sometimes missing important words in a sentence or asking others to repeat themselves? | ||
| 3. Do long conversations seem tiring or irritating? | ||
| 4. Is it hard to follow a conversation in a group or crowded restaurant? | ||
| 5. When you’re with others, does background noise bother you? | ||
| 6. Are you oftentimes turning up the volume on your TV and radio? | ||
| 7. Is it hard to hear the doorbell or phone ring? | ||
| 8. Is it hard to hear clearly on a phone conversation? | ||
| 9. When you’re in the kitchen, can you hear water boiling? | ||
| 10. Is it challenging to find your phone or alarm clock, from the sound it makes? | ||
| 11. Has someone close to you suggested you might have a hearing problem? |
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If you are having one more more of these problems, it’s time to improve the quality of your life.
A certified audiologist can tell you the exact nature of your hearing loss and give you a proper diagnosis. For more information, call Total Hearing Solutions at (317) 705-2700.
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The Journal of the American Medical Association this month reported in Archives of Neurology that older adults with hearing loss appear more likely to develop dementia. A patient's risk increases as hearing loss becomes more severe.
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