
09/08/2025
🧠💜 September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 💜🧠
At 4 Bridges Audiology, we want to highlight an important connection: hearing health and memory care.
Research shows that untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of cognitive decline and may make memory challenges more difficult. Why?
👂 When the brain works harder to “fill in the gaps” of missed sounds, it has fewer resources left for memory and comprehension.
💬 Trouble communicating can also lead to social withdrawal, which is linked to faster cognitive decline.
The good news? Addressing hearing loss through hearing aids, assistive devices, and communication strategies can:
✔️ Reduce listening effort
✔️ Improve communication with caregivers and loved ones
✔️ Help maintain social connections and quality of life
💙 Hearing care is brain care. If you or a loved one are navigating memory changes, hearing support can be a key piece of the puzzle.