In this episode, we tackle a question from listener Carolyn in Michigan about the potential cognitive impacts of long-term hearing loss.
What You’ll Learn:
The research linking hearing loss to increased dementia risk and what the evidence actually shows
How hearing aids impact the risk of cognitive decline
The mechanisms behind why hearing loss might affect brain health
Practical strategies for maintaining cognitive health when dealing with hearing loss
Innovative technologies for hearing loss that could provide new forms of cognitive stimulation
If you have something to say on this topic or a question you’d like us to take on in a future episode, feel free to leave it in the comments!