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How are Hearing and Cognition related to each other?

Did you know that Hearing Loss can impact your Memory and how you process Information?

We HEAR with our ears and LISTEN with our brain. Our brain plays a significant role in our ability to hear
With untreated hearing loss, you have to work harder to make sense of what people are saying. This is called having a higher “cognitive load”
Having a higher “cognitive load” can affect your memory and how you process information.¹

What is the Cognivue Thrive® Screening?

Here at Concha Audiology, we’ve added cognitive screening to our services with a computerized device called Cognivue Thrive®. This cognitive screening is a 5-10 minute interactive game-like exercise where you answer using an easy-to-maneuver wheel. While not a stand-alone diagnostic tool, the results help us understand how you are processing information, organizing your thoughts, and remembering things. The results from the Cognivue Thrive® screening help give us a more holistic picture of how you’re doing and may influence our clinical counseling and next steps.

Why should I take a cognitive screening?

Importance of taking action sooner—There is the growing body of research on the strong relationship between hearing impairment and cognitive decline:

• In a landmark publication, hearing impairment was determined to be the #1 modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline when identified and addressed in mid-life.²

• Treating hearing loss with hearing aids may positively impact cognitive decline and may improve quality of life over time³

• Early treatment of hearing loss may decrease “cognitive load” which potentially contributes to the cognitive impairment¹

Give Concha Audiology a call today

Take the first step to early detection by taking a Cognivue Thrive® screening!

Interested in learning more about this new service? Contact Allison at 319-385-9030.

References:

1. Glick HA, Sharma A. Cortical Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Function in Early-Stage, Mild-Moderate Hearing Loss: Evidence of Neurocognitive Benefit From Hearing Aid Use. Front Neurosci. 2020 Feb 18;14:93.

2. Livingston G, Huntley J, Sommerlad A, Ames D, Ballard C, Banerjee S, Brayne C, Burns A, Cohen-Mansfield J, Cooper C, Costafreda SG, Dias A, Fox N, Gitlin LN, Howard R, Kales HC, Kivimäki M, Larson EB, Ogunniyi A, Orgeta V, Ritchie K, Rockwood K, Sampson EL, Samus Q, Schneider LS, Selbæk G, Teri L, Mukadam N. Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2020 report of the Lancet Commission. Lancet. 2020 Aug 8;396(10248):413-44

3. Dawes P, Wolski L, Himmelsbach I, et al. Interventions for hearing and vision impairment to improve outcomes for people with dementia: A scoping review. International Psychogeriatrics 2018;31(2):203 21.

Cognivue Thrive® is indicated for use as an adjunctive tool for evaluating cognitive function. It is not a standalone diagnostic tool and does not identify the presence or absence of clinical diagnoses. The device results are to be assessed and interpreted by a licensed clinician. Cognivue, and Cognivue Thrive are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cognivue, in the US and/or other countries.