About this episode

Teepa and Greg discuss the relationship between hearing loss and dementia, exploring research findings and communication strategies.

A recent study found that people under 70 with hearing loss who used hearing aids had a 61% lower risk of dementia — and that kind of headline is hard to ignore. But does that mean hearing aids will protect your loved one from dementia? In this episode, Teepa and Greg take a closer look at what the research actually tells us, why hearing loss may be an early identifier of brain change rather than a cause, and what truly helpful communication looks like — with or without hearing aids. If you're navigating communication challenges with someone living with brain change and want practical, real-world guidance, Positive Approach to Care® on-demand streaming videos are a great place to start. Learn at your own pace and build skills you can use the same day. Browse the full library at: https://shop.teepasnow.com/product-category/online-video/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=4499760-New%20Podcast%20Dropped

People in this episode

Host: Teepa Snow

Guest: Greg

Topics covered

• hearing loss
• dementia
• communication challenges
• brain change
• hearing aids

Keywords

• hearing loss
• dementia risk
• hearing aids
• brain change
• communication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Positive Approach to Care, Dementia Care Partner Podcast, shop.teepasnow.com

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