{"id":4883,"date":"2020-02-21T18:52:26","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T18:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/?p=4883"},"modified":"2020-11-13T18:01:31","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T18:01:31","slug":"hearing-aids-can-improve-your-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing-aids-can-improve-your-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"
It is no secret that hearing aids can improve your hearing and help with your communication. But did you know that treating your hearing loss can improve your quality of life, increase your independence and even strengthen your feelings of safety?<\/p>\n
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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, millions of people 65 years and older experience fall<\/a>s<\/span>. One in five of those falls causes a serious injury, such as a broken bone or head injury. More than 800,000 patients each year are hospitalized because of a fall, and more than 95 percent of hip fractures are caused by falling.<\/p>\n A 2014 study completed at the Washington University School of Medicine<\/a> looked at how treating your hearing loss with hearing aids can improve your balance<\/a>. The results showed that hearing aids can improve your performance on balance tests, thus reducing your risk of falling.<\/p>\n Hearing is one of your five senses in addition to sight, smell, taste and touch. These senses help you feel connected to the world around you, making you aware of your environment and prevent accidents.<\/p>\nImprove Awareness<\/h2>\n