Hearing is an important channel for us to obtain information from the outside world, and the damage or loss of hearing will have a profound impact. Many people believe that "behind the ear" is a natural thing for the elderly and does not need to be overly concerned.
It is true that the risk of hearing loss increases with age; More than 25% of people over the age of 60 are affected by disabling hearing loss; Hearing loss can lead to loss of the ability to communicate with others, which in turn can lead to social isolation, loneliness and depression, which can be more severe in older people.
March 3 is the "National Ear Care Day" every year, this year, let's care for the hearing health of the elderly!
Hearing loss, prevention is still key!
As we age, sensory cells and central processing capacity associated with auditory function gradually decline, leading to age-related hearing loss. By actively protecting hearing and cultivating good ear habits, we can effectively prevent the occurrence of hearing loss and delay the occurrence of age-related hearing loss.
On the one hand, we need to protect our hearing from loud noises or noise, use personal audio equipment scientifically, and try to stay away from sound sources or use earplugs and other protective means in noisy external environments.
On the other hand, it is necessary to be cautious about the use of ototoxic drugs, such as streptomycin, gentamicin, kanamycin, neomycin, quinine and its derivatives, etc., and also to pluck less or no ears. At the same time, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat a reasonable diet and engage in regular physical activity, and avoid smoking to prevent diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes that can cause hearing loss.
If you have any ear problems or discomfort, you need to seek medical attention**.
Seniors, respond to hearing loss in a timely manner!
Early detection and early treatment are key to being effective** and mitigating the adverse effects of hearing loss. For high-risk groups, including the elderly, hearing assessment and examination should be carried out in professional institutions when necessary, so as to detect and respond early to help the elderly take the initiative in hearing care.
In older people, the appearance of some signs of hearing loss requires adequate attention, including:
Can't hear the doorbell, alarm clock, or ringtone clearly.
Watch TV or listen to the radio loud.
Likes to speak loudly.
Ask others to repeat what has been said often.
Parts of the conversation are often missed.
There is a buzzing tinnitus in the ears.
There are also things to be careful about when talking to older people with hearing loss, such as trying to face the older person as much as possible, making sure that you speak loudly and clearly, but not shouting, and keeping background noise to a minimum, such as turning off the TV or radio.
If the hearing loss of the elderly is severe, hearing technologies such as hearing aids, cochlear implants and middle ear implants, as well as sign language and other sensory substitutes, can be used to improve perception and language communication skills, maintain the communication ability between the elderly and their families and society, and ensure the quality of life and physical and mental health of the elderly.
This year's March 3 is National Ear Day
Let's work together to maintain the hearing health of the elderly!
*: Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention).
Editor: Fu Ying].
*: Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention).