Hearing loss in the elderly is usually hard to detect when it is just beginning. After all, this is something that you can’t easily see. Find out these 10 common signs to look out for.

But first, let’s have an overview of what causes hearing loss in the elderly. It is believed that hearing loss is linked to a decline in cognitive functions, as explained in these 3 theories:

1. The brain becomes loaded and is too busy trying to listen or her and therefore can’t focus on storing information as memory or on thinking.
2. The unused parts of the brain can get wasted away, causing brain atrophy.
3. Those who have a hard time hearing may try to avoid socializing altogether.

All these considered, it’s important to get checked when you recognize the signs of hearing loss.

Signs of Hearing Loss in the Elderly

1. Having trouble hearing someone over the phone
2. Having difficulty following a person to person conversation, especially when there are multiple people talking at the same time
3. Turning the volume up too high
4. Misunderstanding what was being said or not answering clearly in a conversation
5. Having understanding when women or children talk
6. Visibly straining to understand another person in a conversation
7. Having trouble well hearing over a background noise
8. Frequently asking people to repeat themselves
9. Noticing or experiencing dizziness or pain or ringing in their ears
10. Complaining that the other person is mumbling or unclear

You may also try to observe any personality changes, or isolating or antisocial behavior, as well as moodiness.

At Blessed Home, a nursing home facility in Manila, our caregivers are trained to handle caring and interacting with elderly people with hearing loss and can take good care of your senior family members. Talk to us to learn more.