Recent research by Frank Lin and his team at the Johns Hopkins<\/a> Hearing loss increases \u201ccognitive load\u201d, where the brain is overwhelmed with demands on its limited resources. Concentrating hard to follow the conversation means we have fewer resources for other things like memory and maintaining balance.<\/p>\n \u201cCommunicating when you have a hearing loss, takes up a lot of brain power. It\u2019s a bit like a computer that runs slower when there is a large program running in the background,\u201d says Maree O\u2019Sullivan, Audiologist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Hearing loss is usually gradual, we do not notice the subtle changes we make to our lifestyle to compensate for hearing loss. Acting early and using hearing aids, keeps you active and social. Hearing aids also reduce \u201ccognitive load\u201d as wearers can easily hear the conversation and respond appropriately.<\/p>\n Studies have shown that people who decide to use hearing aids without delaying the decision, have a better chance of a higher quality of life, compared to those who delay the decision. **<\/p>\n Hearing aid technology continues to develop at a rapid pace. Current hearing aids are highly effective and virtually invisible.\u00a0 They automatically adjust to the listening environment you are in so you can relax, engage and be yourself.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t let hearing loss change your life. It doesn\u2019t have to. Hearing aids keep you active by allowing you communicate easily with reduced the effort.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I attended a gathering of over 600 people and was able to hear conversation directed at me, even though there was an abundance of extraneous noise surrounding me. <\/span><\/p>\n My enjoyment of television programmes has also improved immeasurably, where previously I could only guess at what was being said!<\/span><\/p>\n Percy K<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Hearing-loss-memory-loss-and-dementia – follow this link for more details<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Anna and Maree – At Auckland Hearing<\/p><\/div><\/figure>\n Auckland Hearing is an\u00a0independent hearing aid and audiology clinic<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>set up by\u00a0Maree O\u2019Sullivan<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0Maree We provide a full range of hearing\u00a0services<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and work with all of the\u00a0Ministry of Health approved hearing aid brands<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0in New Zealand. This means we\u00a0can fit the hearing aids that best suit your needs.<\/p>\n If you have difficulty hearing you are not alone. Hearing loss is one of the most common health problems affecting […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":914,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[646,650,647,813],"tags":[401],"yoast_head":"\n
\nUniversity School of Medicine has found that hearing loss has other \u201cdownstream\u201d effects including memory changes, dementia and increased falls. *<\/p>\n![\"brain-cogs-300x300\"](\"https:\/\/bn4zv3j4u2j3yq7f91fwqym1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Brain-cogs-300x300.jpg\")
<\/p>\nHow\u00a0do hearing aids keep you active?<\/h2>\n
Current hearing aid technology<\/h2>\n
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\nDid you know that hearing loss is linked to memory loss and dementia?<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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A bit about Auckland Hearing<\/h2>\n
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\nhas worked in Audiology for nearly 25 years and started Auckland Hearing so she could focus on the needs of each client (rather than\u00a0corporate profits).<\/p>\nCall Anna to\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span>book your appointment with <\/a><\/strong><\/span>Maree now.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"