Better Brain Fitness with Drs. Josh Turknett and Tommy Wood

← Better Brain Fitness with Drs. Josh Turknett and Tommy Wood12 Dec 2025 · 27 min

#89: How to Neutralize the Impact of Hearing Loss on Dementia Risk

#89: How to Neutralize the Impact of Hearing Loss on Dementia Risk12 Dec 202527 min

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

What You'll Learn: 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.