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When you experience hearing difficulties, hearing aids for seniors can significantly improve your hearing and enhance your quality of life. However, for those who are new to using hearing aids, it may take some time to adjust. If you’re using hearing aids for the first time, there are helpful ways to make the adjustment process easier.

We often hear from many customers who visit our hearing center seeking further advice on choosing a new hearing aid. Most of them find that the hearing aids provided through the Gold Card (universal healthcare coverage) don’t fully meet their everyday needs.

“Older adults with hearing problems are more likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer’s disease compared to those with normal hearing. Our research found that open communication between doctors and patients to promptly address hearing loss is extremely important.”

Patients with hearing loss at low frequencies are classified as high-risk for cardiovascular disease and should be referred for appropriate care. Different types of hearing damage are strongly associated with stroke and peripheral arterial disease.

Doctors often perform regular check-ups for the elderly, recommending eye exams and monitoring medications to check for side effects such as drowsiness. Besides the common causes, another reason why older adults may experience frequent falls is untreated hearing loss.

As a doctor, you might begin by asking patients if they have ever had a hearing test. Beyond referring patients for examinations and encouraging them to seek treatment, it is even more important to inform patients about the risks associated with hearing loss.

Doctors need to understand the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, only in recent years has research begun to explore the risks of hearing loss and related symptoms (such as tinnitus) in cancer patients undergoing treatment. This research highlights a strong connection between hearing loss and the use of certain medications in cancer therapy.

Today, we have some great tips to share about how to use hearing aids for seniors to extend battery life. No matter what type of hearing aid you use, certain habits can cause the battery to drain faster.