The elderly have poor hearing. What will be the harm if no intervention is taken?
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The elderly have poor hearing. What will be the harm if no intervention is taken? 1. Hearing is getting worse
When an elderly person suffers from hearing loss, family members and themselves should not hold on to the lucky idea that "they can still hear" or "it doesn't matter if they speak louder", because hearing is important. It is difficult for people to notice when it drops a little bit. If you do not wear Hearing Aids and carry out effective intervention and rehabilitation training, your hearing is likely to get worse and worse.
When the hearing loss reaches severe hearing loss, and then you consider wearing a hearing aid, the effect will be much worse than that of mild or moderate hearing loss, and there may even be a situation of "hearing but not understanding". "Case.
2. Cause psychological problems
According to scientific research, it is found that compared with the elderly with normal hearing, hearing-impaired elderly people have poorer thinking and memory.
Due to hearing loss, the elderly will have communication difficulties and reduced communication in their lives. The sound stimulation received by the brain will also be reduced, so more energy needs to be spent to process sounds, thereby sacrificing some of the energy originally used for The energy of processing memory and thinking, if things go on like this, will lead to the decline of the thinking ability and memory of the elderly. Therefore, they lose interest in social interaction, gradually isolate themselves from the outside world, and become taciturn and have low self-esteem.
3. Easily cause paranoia
Hearing loss is undoubtedly an obstacle in the process of interacting with people. Often, because we cannot hear clearly what others are saying, we are always afraid that others will look down upon us, which in turn creates a sense of inferiority. The more you have low self-esteem, the more you pay attention to other people's attitudes towards you, and the more sensitive you are. As a result, you will have a series of suspicions about an inconspicuous action, and gradually evolve into suspicion and suspicion of others, resulting in more serious psychological disorders. 4. Increase the possibility of Alzheimer’s disease
If the hearing-impaired elderly do not wear hearing aids for a long time, the lack of communication and communication due to unclear hearing may lead to the elderly’s slow reaction, reduced language ability, and reduced communication. This not only affects the quality of life, but also affects the emotional communication and social interaction between the elderly and the outside world.Tolerance causes the elderly to develop a series of psychological problems such as isolation, apathy, and depression. In severe cases, it may even lead to Alzheimer's disease.
5. It is easy to fall
Hearing loss will increase the cognitive load of the brain and focus more on listening to sounds, which may lead to a decrease in balance and gait functions. Will fall easily. In addition, people with hearing loss are less aware of their surroundings, which increases the risk of trips and falls.
In summary, after the elderly suffer from hearing loss, the consequences of not wearing hearing aids are still very serious. Therefore, when an elderly person at home suffers from hearing loss, they must not leave it alone and achieve "early detection, early intervention, and early wearing". Only by having hearing health and cognitive vitality can the elderly live with dignity and quality.
Suggestion: Help the elderly develop good hobbies. The biggest difficulty for deaf old people is their lack of motivation for life. You can help the old people buy some favorite animals to enrich their lives. Let him socialize more with family and friends. His family often talks to him, although he cannot hear everything clearly. The conversation is not only to convey information, but also to express love. Close gestures can soothe an elderly person's heart more than words. Accompany the elderly more often when going out for walks and play. Children and wives should often accompany the elderly person for a walk outside, and use vision, touch, smell, and taste to compensate for his hearing deficiency.