Mechanisms: reduced stimulation and social effects

In this episode, we tackle a question from listener Carolyn in Michigan about the potential cognitive impacts of long-term hearing loss.

• 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

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Intro and Outro music composed and produced by Julienne Ellen.