Hearing aids appear to improve balance in older adults with hearing loss. According to a study by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, researchers found that patients with hearing aids in both ears performed better on standard balance tests when their hearing aids were turned on, as compared with when they were off. This study demonstrated that sound information, separate from the balance system of the inner ears, contributes to maintaining the body’s stability. This lends support to the idea that improving hearing through hearing aids may help reduce the risk of falls in older people.
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