What is the relationship between hearing loss - the third leading cause of chronic disability in older adults - and risk of cognitive impairment and dementia? We dig into the research in this episode: https://bit.ly/4eUuQ7N
Age-related hearing loss – which is the third leading cause of chronic disability in older adults – has been shown to be associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia. Hearing loss also causes worse health care professional–patient communication, more frequent hospitalization, more social isolation, functional declines, and falls. Hearing loss can be well-managed with hearing aids, yet most people refuse to wear them.
In this Episode:
What are the parts of my auditory system?
In this episode we talk about the importance of hearing and the relationship of hearing loss to dementia. Refer to the above image when Marianne describes the anatomy of the ear.
What Do I Need to Know About Hearing Loss?
Is Hearing Loss Permanent?
What foods will help me keep my hearing?
What Do I Need to Know About Hearing aids?
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