Preventive hearing care for the elderly

    As we age, irreversible degenerative changes in the auditory cells and the aural nervous system occur, resulting in hearing loss, known as senile deafness. There is no very effective treatment for age-related deafness, so it is important to pay attention to the prevention and treatment of deafness and to slow down the occurrence and progress of age-related deafness. Hearing prevention and care for the elderly should be done by: 1. Avoiding noise stimulation. The noise in the work environment (machines, motors), audio equipment in the home, and the sound of firecrackers should be protected and controlled, and do not stay for a long time in high noise areas, such as dance halls and noisy places.  2, prevention of drug poisoning of the elderly. Be careful with toxic drugs, such as streptozotocin, gentamicin, sulfonamides, etc., especially for the elderly who have deafness, try not to use such drugs. If there is a need to use them, combined with hydration or detoxification drugs, can reduce or alleviate the toxic effects of drugs. And closely observe the early toxic reactions during the drug use, early detection, and timely discontinuation of the drug.  3.Control high-fat diet, intake of healthy diet. Take appropriate vitamin C, E and B vitamins, not only to maintain the normal physiological functions of the body is very important, but also to prevent atherosclerosis, slow down aging. Maintain healthy habits, quit smoking, drink less alcohol, a small amount of alcohol can promote blood circulation and metabolism, which is beneficial to the health of the elderly, do not drink strong alcohol. Drink more tea, tea contains a variety of vitamins, a variety of amino acids, protein, drinking tea should be light. Actively participate in physical exercise, combining work and rest, avoid overexertion and emotional overexcitement.    4, prevention and control of hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other systemic diseases.