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Seems like this is saying something different. If it was purely lack of hearing leads to atrophy and neural decay, then why are deaf not all just in steady dec
by FrustratedMonky 3y ago
Seems like this is saying something different.
If it was purely lack of hearing leads to atrophy and neural decay, then why are deaf not all just in steady decline and dying off?
There must be more to it, why can't people that loose hearing later, learn sign language, and thus stay active, just like the deaf.
- Jensson 3y ago> why can't people that loose hearing later, learn sign language, and thus stay active, just like the deaf. Did their friends and family learn sign language as well? People who are deaf young tend to get a social circle who can communicate with deaf people, while old people are unlikely to rebuild all of that.
- bluGill 3y agoVery few adults learn a new language to a high level. It can be done, but most get to the level of ordering a beer and call it good if they get alcohol. If you don't need to use the language except for a one week tour (where you are still mostly with people who speak your language) this is good enough. However if you are suddenly without ability to communicate you probably can't suddenly learn fast enough to combat decline.