Tinnitus - A Common problem in elderly or first signs of hearing loss and Alzheimer's (Tinnitus awareness week)
A common issue is hearing loss, which can be brought on by loud noise, aging, illness, and genetic variations. Hearing loss affects about one-third of older persons, and as people get older, their probability of developing it increases. Conversations with friends and family members can be challenging for those who suffer hearing loss. They might also struggle to hear doorbells and alarms, and react to warnings. Brain shrinkage The first association between hearing loss and Alzheimer's disease was made when the "hearing" part of the brain started to become less active. This led to tissue loss and structural changes in the brain. Dementia can develop up to five times more frequently in those with moderate to severe hearing loss. In comparison to older persons with normal hearing, older adults with hearing loss, especially men are more likely to acquire dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Men with hearing loss had a 69 percent higher risk of dementia than men