You are never too young to treat your hearing loss and it’s best to from the first signs or difficulties.  As with most health-related issues, it is important to identify and treat hearing loss early.  It is never a gHearing loss happens gradually, and many people notice changes in their hearing years before they see an audiologist. However, it’s not something you need to wait on until it feels like a “real problem”.ood idea to ‘wait until it is a real problem’. Unfortunately, even mild hearing loss can double your risk of developing dementia.  Don’t lose out on living the best life, choose to start the journey of healthy aging with us today by booking an Ear360 appointment.

The link between hearing loss and cognitive decline

When your hearing isn’t as clear as it used to be, your brain has to put in more effort to keep up with the world around you, often without you realising it. That extra effort can lead to accelerated cognitive decline, social isolation, and leave you feeling mentally exhausted.  

In real life, this could look like:  

• Feeling unusually drained after social situations  
• Struggling to concentrate or keep track of details  
• Withdrawing from conversations without really meaning to
• Doing all the talking so you don’t have to do any of the listening/hearing

This does not mean that hearing loss automatically leads to cognitive decline. However, researchers from Johns Hopkins University found that even cases of mild hearing loss doubled the risk of dementia.  

The good news is that studies from the Lancet Report show hearing loss is the single most modifiable risk factor for dementia, meaning taking care of your hearing health is just one of the ways you can support your long-term wellbeing.

What to do if you have a mild hearing loss

If you’ve noticed you’re struggling to hear as well as you used to, we recommend seeing an audiologist as soon as possible. Starting your healthy ageing journey can feel like a big step. But there is no reason to feel embarrassed about needing extra support.

At Resonate Health, our number one priority is empowering you with the information you need to make a decision that feels right for you and your wellbeing.    

Our Ear360 assessment is designed to give you a clear, honest picture of your hearing health. It looks beyond the sounds you can hear and explores how your hearing impacts other areas of your life, such as sleep, balance, tinnitus and cognitive function.  

If you could benefit from wearing hearing aids, we’ll explain why, how the devices work and the results you could expect to receive. The rest is up to you. You're in complete control of your hearing health journey; we're just here to provide honest advice to New Zealanders looking for ways to take care of their ears.  

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