Alzheimer’s Association Points Out Five Things Learned in 2022
At the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota chapter, there were five important things that were learned about Alzheimer’s in 2022.
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Hearing Loss Screening May Help Detect Dementia Risk Factor
A new study led by a Baycrest clinician-scientist titled “Enhancing Clinical Visibility of Hearing Loss in Cognitive Decline” demonstrated that point of care screening for hearing loss in patients of a memory clinic raised physicians’ awareness of its high prevalence among their patients and led to more frequent referrals for hearing help.
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HIA Responds to Proposed FDA OTC Hearing Aid Rule
The Hearing Industries Association (HIA) announced that it has submitted comments in response to the proposed over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid rules published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 20, 2021.
Cognivue Launches Data Collection Project with Thrive Device
The 24-month study will assess the practicality of cognitive screening to quantify changes in cognitive function before and after hearing aid fittings and auditory training, according to the company’s announcement.
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BIHIMA Calls for Mandatory Hearing Tests at 55
The British and Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA) is calling for annual hearing tests to be mandatory from the age of 55, according to a press release on its website.
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Social Interaction Important for Brain Health
In the study, published August 16 in “JAMA Network Open,” researchers observed that simply having someone available most or all of the time whom you can count on to listen to you when you need to talk is associated with greater cognitive resilience.
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Brandon Sawalich Writes ‘Forbes’ Article on Leadership
In an article recently published on the “Forbes” website, Starkey CEO Brandon Sawalich discusses the three guiding principles he follows with regard to the hearing care industry and the company’s dedication to providing people with better hearing
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Cognivue Clarity Compared to MoCA in Published Study
Neuroscience company Cognivue, Inc announced the publication of its clinical validation study showing its technology “equally as effective as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) with superior test-retest reliability.” The peer-reviewed paper is now available via open access from “Neurological Sciences and Neurosurgery.”
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‘NY Times’ Article Looks At ‘Cognitive Super-agers’
An article by Personal Health Columnist Jane Brody in the “New York Times” examines the findings from a recent study of so-called “cognitive super-agers,” people who have aged to 100 with their cognitive faculties as sharp as if they were 30 years younger.
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HHF Launches ‘Keep Listening’ Campaign
Hearing Health Foundation (HHF) announced that it is launching a public health ad campaign on June 22 that will greet transit commuters in New York, San Francisco, and Chicago to drive the message—especially to young people—that playing music too loud on personal listening devices can permanently damage their hearing.
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Cognivue CEO Tom O’Neill Joins Milken Institute Committee
Neuroscience company Cognivue, Inc announced that its President and CEO, Tom O’Neill, has joined the Milken Institute’s Alliance to Improve Dementia Care Steering Committee.
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Age May Not Affect ‘Speech-to-Song Illusion,’ Study Shows
A strange thing sometimes happens when we listen to a spoken phrase again and again: It begins to sound like a song. This phenomenon, called the “speech-to-song illusion,” can offer a window into how the mind operates and give insight into conditions that affect people’s ability to communicate, like aphasia and aging people’s decreased ability to recall words.
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BIHIMA Survey Asks About Hearing Loss Comorbidities
In a recent survey of 2,000 UK adults commissioned by the British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA), consumers were questioned about their awareness of the co-existence of hearing loss and other diseases such as dementia, depression, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
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EUHA Prepares for 65th Annual Conference Sept 15-17, 2021
The European Union of Hearing Aid Acousticians (EUHA) announced that preparations for the 65th Annual International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians and the accompanying International Hearing Industry Exhibition from September 15-17, 2021 in Hanover are in full swing.
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Cognivue Holds National Symposium on Cognitive Health
A national sympositum, “Connecting the Dots: Building Partnerships to Improve Cognitive Health,” attracted respected voices in medicine, science, and audiology to address what they deem an urgent need for transformation in healthcare.
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ASHA Poll Results Show ‘Inaction’ On Hearing Loss
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) announced the release of new polling results that reveal a disconnect between the high value that Americans say they place on their hearing and their low willingness to be treated for any hearing loss. The findings are being made public in tandem with the launch of a new public service announcement (PSA) campaign—Act Now on Hearing—as the nation recognizes Better Hearing & Speech Month this May.
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Widex Publishes Survey on Sound Quality in Hearing Devices
Widex Inc announced that it has published a survey that highlights the importance of sound quality in hearing devices and validates the company’s philosophy that “natural sound is the most important feature because it supports social participation in everyday life.”
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Both Hearing & Vision Loss May Double Dementia Risk
Losing some hearing or eyesight is often a part of getting older, but a new study says losing function in both senses may put you at greater risk of dementia and cognitive decline years later. The research is published in the April 7, 2021, online issue of “Neurology,” the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
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