Your hearing today shapes your brain tomorrow.
At Bristol Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA), we're committed to helping people reduce their risk of dementia by promoting healthy lifestyle choices and supporting those living with dementia and their carers. We bring organisations and communities together to provide activities, information, training and support, helping people live well with dementia and create a more dementia-friendly Bristol.
One important and often overlooked step in maintaining brain health is looking after your hearing.
Research has shown that untreated hearing loss is linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. While hearing loss doesn't cause dementia, recognising and managing hearing loss early is one of the positive actions you can take to support long-term brain health.
- Check your hearing if you notice any changes.
- Wear your hearing aids regularly if you've been prescribed them.
- Take action early – treating hearing loss can help you stay connected, active and engaged.
Three simple steps to protect your hearing and your brain
As part of our commitment to raising awareness and supporting healthy ageing, we're encouraging everyone to take the free 3-minute online hearing check from the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID). It's quick, easy and could help you identify any changes in your hearing.
Follow this link to access the free online check.
Check it. Treat it. Protect it.
Together, through awareness, education, activities and practical support, we can help more people reduce their risk of dementia and live well for longer.
If you would like further information about BDAA and the services on offer, get in touch by calling 07741 142701, emailing office@bdaa.org.uk or by using the contact form here.
Many thanks to Lisa Dicker, General Manager of BDAA for sharing this article.
