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Part 2 of our article considering links between hearing loss and mental decline in the elderly

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Hearing loss, even when mild, can lead to mental decline in older people (Part 2)

The team from Blackberry Hearing offer free hearing tests weekly at Whelehans Pharmacy Pearse St. The Audiology team at Blackberry pointed out to me research that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in late 2019 indicating that even mild hearing loss can lead to mental decline in older people. Reuters Health ran the story in November 2019, and it is from here I got the information for this article.

 

Even slight hearing loss can cause mental decline

Slight declines in hearing, even smaller than the usual threshold for diagnosing hearing loss, are associated with measurable mental decline in seniors, a new study suggests. When researchers used a stricter threshold to include mild hearing loss, they found evidence that the well-established link between age-related hearing loss and cognitive decline might begin sooner according to the report in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

 

Older people who had hearing problems at the more sensitive threshold would have been considered to have normal hearing by the current standard for diagnosing hearing loss: 25 decibels, the researchers note. But when the threshold was set at a hearing decline of just 15 decibels, which is comparable to the volume of a whisper or rustling leaves, some older people studied had trouble hearing. These people also showed “clinically meaningful” cognitive decline, the study team found.

 

Free Hearing Tests and affordable hearing aids at Whelehans Pharmacy

Hearing tests are available free of charge in Whelahans Pearse St, Mullingar weekly by a qualified Blackberry Hearing audiologist. If you or your loved one has hearing concerns call the friendly team at our Blackberry Hearing HQ on 01-6978470 to book in for a free hearing consultation. PRSI Grant of €1,000 available on a pair of hearing aids. The audiologist from Blackberry Hearing will determine the type and degree of hearing loss present, if any, and will then advise you to whether it can be treated medically or if hearing appliances are required. The specialist will also explain your full rights and any entitlements that may be available to you.

About Blackberry Hearing

As the only Irish owned nationwide supplier of hearing aids with over 50 clinics nationwide, the company is renowned for its strong customer care philosophy, including:

·         Transparent and affordable pricing. All prices and grant details are shared with you before you visit the clinic, and prices start at an incredible €499 per aid with the grant.

·         Friendly and professional staff. For example; our audiologists are highly qualified (BSc or MSc degree)

·         The best products. For example; the Evoke 440 is the World’s first smart” hearing aid and probably the world’s most advanced hearing aid.

·         Excellent Customer Care. For example; We also offer guaranteed satisfaction or your money back and 4 years Free follow ups.

Whelehans Ear Wax Removal Service (Pricing and Booking)

Ear Wax Removal Service now available to book online at Whelehans Pharmacy. Our qualified nurse Sarah uses painless and non invasive Tympa technology. it only takes a few minutes to get checked and if ear wax blockage, price is €50 to get one ear unblocked or €75 for both ears unblocked. €20 assessment fee is then not charged ( refunded) if wax removal needed.

 

Thanks to Reuters Health and research published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (November 2019) for information for this article

 

For comprehensive and free health advice and information call in to Whelehans Pharmacies, log on to www.whelehans.ie or dial 04493 34591 (Pearse St) or 04493 10266 (Clonmore).


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