Hearing Loss and Dementia: Current Trends and Opportunities-Hearing Loss and Dementia: Current Trends and Opportunities Recording

Hearing Loss and Dementia: Current Trends and Opportunities Recording

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This webinar discussed the relationship between hearing loss and dementia in older adults. It mentioned that the population is rapidly aging, leading to an increased likelihood of acquiring hearing loss and dementia. The webinar covered basic principles of dementia and age-related hearing loss, as well as the interconnectedness of the two conditions. It discussed screening tools for dementia, such as the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), and the importance of accounting for hearing ability during these tests. The webinar also explored the role of hearing aids in preventing cognitive decline, citing several studies that looked at this relationship. It suggested that hearing aids may slow down cognitive decline and improve quality of life for individuals with hearing loss and dementia. The webinar concluded with clinical implications for hearing care professionals, including the need to screen for dementia in older patients and modifying fitting strategies for individuals with dementia. It also emphasized the importance of educating medical professionals and the public about the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline.

Keywords

hearing loss

dementia

older adults

aging population

interconnectedness

screening tools

cognitive decline

hearing aids

quality of life

clinical implications