What? I can't hear you- Hearing loss and Dementia??

Join Eva and Emily as they explore whether hearing loss contributes to dementia. They break down key research, including the ACHIEVE study, and share insights for clinical practice. Learn how SLPs can advocate for hearing screenings, support social engagement, and recognize when cognitive changes might actually be related to hearing. Plus, real stories from the field and thoughtful discussion about patient quality of life. You’ll learn: How hearing loss and dementia may be linked What the ACHIEVE study says about hearing interventions Why social isolation is a risk factor for cognitive decline How SLPs can screen, educate, and advocate in SNF settings Real-world clinical stories and takeaways Articles Cited: Lin, F. R., Metter, E. J., O'Brien, R. J., Resnick, S. M., Zonderman, A. B., & Ferrucci, L. (2011). Hearing loss and incident dementia. Archives of Neurology, 68(2), 214–220. https://doi.org/10.1001/archneurol.2010.362 Johns Hopkins Medicine. Hearing Loss and Dementia. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/hearing-loss/hearing-loss-and-dementia The ACHIEVE Study. National Institute on Aging. https://agingresearchbiobank.nia.nih.gov/studies/achieve Get in Touch: [e-mail] Or Visit Us At: ⁠www.SpeechTalkPod.com⁠ Instagram: @speechtalkpod Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices