
A free seminar looking at the relationship between hearing loss and dementia.
10am to 12noon on Wednesday 28 August 2024.
Come along and hear from experts in the field, as well as what the latest research is telling us.
Untreated hearing loss is a high risk factor for developing dementia and cognitive overload. Dementia is a growing concern worldwide and in Australia there are over half a million people living with dementia (that we know about).
There is increasing recent research that there is a direct link between UNTREATED hearing loss, cognitive decline and dementia, as well as life expectancy.
- People with mild hearing loss are twice as likely to develop dementia as those with healthy hearing.
- People with moderate hearing loss are 3 times as likely to develop dementia
- People with severe hearing loss are 5 times more likely to develop dementia
Early intervention
- Can restore more typical brain function
- Can improve cognitive function
- Can improve well being
Research is showing that, if hearing loss was identified and treated in mid-life (45-65yrs), it could reduce the new cases of dementia by 9%. Treating a hearing loss can slow down cognitive decline by over 48% over 3 years. An untreated hearing loss is more noticeable than hearing devices. Check your hearing annually as part of your general health check!!