Staying Socially Active Can Help You Hear and Age Well
As we age, maintaining an active social life is more important than you may think. Staying socially engaged can keep you more physically active, provides mental stimulation, and helps combat feelings of loneliness. All of these are key components to healthy aging, but what role does our hearing play?
Hearing and Your Overall Health
Hearing ability is intricately connected to many parts of our health and well-being. When left untreated, hearing loss can make it difficult to socialize and stay engaged with others. For some people, they may feel embarrassed of not being able to hear well or they may feel tired after socializing due to listening fatigue. After time, this can lead to withdrawing from social situations, which can lead to anxiety, depression, forgetfulness, and even cognitive decline.
Staying Socially Active Can Help
The more engaged you stay with other people, the more active your brain will be. The brain relies on our ability to hear to stay active and healthy. Without proper stimulation from sound, the brain can atrophy. Staying socially engaged as you get older is a great way to keep your brain healthy.
Maintaining relationships can help you experience better brain health as you age. Having regular conversations with other people, putting yourself in diverse listening environments, and being physically active can greatly increase your quality of life and help preserve your hearing ability.
Have Your Hearing Tested
An up-to-date hearing exam can let you know where your hearing ability is currently at. Whether you are a hearing aid wearer or not, it’s important to monitor your hearing on a regular basis and to catch any changes early.
At Hearing Solutions, our team offers the latest in hearing testing and hearing aids. We can evaluate your hearing and let you know if hearing loss is present or if there are any changes in your hearing prescription. We offer a wide range of services for people of Boulder, Erie, and Broomfield.
Let’s work together to keep you hearing – and aging – your best! Contact us today to schedule an appointment.