Essential Tips for Preserving Hearing in Senior Years

 

Taking care of our seniors’ well-being is what we focus on at Mountain Plaza Assisted Living. Among many areas of senior health, we particularly emphasize the importance of hearing health in our community of senior living in Wyoming.

 

Surprisingly, regular exercise benefits not only the heart and muscles, but it also supports good hearing. With each step, jump, or lift, you are promoting healthy blood flow. This, in turn, helps nourish the cells in your ears that let you hear. It’s indeed a delightful package—a healthy body along with good hearing performance, all thanks to a few aerobics or light cardio exercises!

 

Moving from the gym to the kitchen, it’s vital to mention that what goes on your plate can also affect your hearing ability. Seafood like salmon and tuna are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which help to protect your ears. Meanwhile, foods like spinach and bananas have a lot of magnesium—a mineral that can potentially prevent hearing loss. 

 

When you’re having fun at loud events like concerts or sports games—it’s crucial to protect your ears. A simple solution is using earplugs. They can lower the noise level and keep your ears safe.

 

However, living a healthy lifestyle is not enough. It is vital to regularly check your hearing. Scheduled visits to the audiologist can greatly help maintain your ear’s health. After all, early detection and prompt action can make all the difference in managing any potential auditory issues.

 

At Mountain Plaza Assisted Living, we are committed to ensuring the seniors in our community reap benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Part of this is to foster actions that contribute to better hearing health. With regular check-ins with audiologists and an environment that promotes overall health, we stride forward in ensuring a fulfilling experience of senior living in Wyoming.

 

Let’s hearten our seniors to take delicious bites of nutrition and steps towards fitness for a melody of good health and preserved hearing. After all, living at Mountain Plaza Assisted Living involves savoring life in its entirety—rich in health, comfort, and care.

 

At Mountain Plaza Assisted Living, our staff are passionately committed to promoting a lifestyle blending health, well-being, and all-around joy! Contact us today to discover what makes our community truly exceptional.