A recent article published in the Lancet journal in 2024 identified hearing loss, tied with high LDL cholesterol, as the largest modifiable risk factors for dementia. This TED-style course will provide participants with actionable ways to talk about these findings in the clinic, along with evidence-based hearing aid fitting tips for individuals with cognitive decline.
This course is part of the 2025 Industry Innovations Summit.
Upcoming Live Webinars
CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.05 Intermediate; ACAud/0.5; ASHA/0.05 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/0.5; CAA/0.5; Calif SLPAB/0.5; IACET/0.1; IHS/0.5; Kansas, LTS-S0035/0.5; NZAS/1.0; SAC/0.5
Under Review: TX TDLR/0.5 Manufacturer
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify manifestations of the social and emotional impact of hearing loss.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss recent research linking cognition and hearing loss and list the modifiable risk factors for dementia.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain research findings regarding cognition and hearing loss in the clinic, and detail certain hearing aid selection and programming considerations that may optimize the fitting for individuals with cognitive decline.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Review of the Research Linking Cognition and Hearing Loss |
| 15-20 Minutes | Counseling and Hearing Aid Selection Considerations For People With Cognitive Decline |
| 20-25 Minutes | ReSound Directional Technology That Can Optimize Fittings for People with Cognitive Decline |
| 25-30 Minutes | Summary/Q&A |
Presented By
Tammy Stender
AuD
Director of Global Audiology External Relations
Tammara Stender, Au.D. is Director of Global Audiology External Relations for GN Hearing. The Global Audiology groups, located in Copenhagen and Chicago, conduct research and development trials from a patient and hearing professional perspective for our new products. Prior to joining GN ReSound in 2003, Tammy was an Audiologist for Orlando Regional Healthcare in Orlando, Florida, where she provided pediatric diagnostic and amplification services. She earned her Master of Science degree in Audiology from Vanderbilt University, and her Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Florida. In addition to her position at ReSound, she has held Adjunct Faculty positions at Northern Illinois University and Rush University in Chicago.
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Financial: Tammara Stender is a ReSound employee. Non-financial: Tammara Stender has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by ReSound in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event focuses on ReSound products and services and will not include info on other products or services.
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American Academy of Audiology
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Australian College of Audiology
AudiologyOnline courses are approved for Continuing Education Points by the Australian College of Audiology. Automatic ACAud Approval Number 20000. This course is offered for 0.5 CEP.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Intermediate Level
0.05 ASHA CEUs
British Academy of Audiology
This course has been accredited with 0.5 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.
Canadian Academy of Audiology
The Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) supports and assists its members in the attainment of continuing education towards an individual professional development plan as required by their Provincial Regulatory Colleges and Provincial Associations. Audiology Online is an approved provider of educational activities for CAA members. Each hour of activity may be counted as one Continuous Learning Activity Credit (or equivalent) as allowed by the applicable regulatory college or association.
California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board
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International Hearing Society
This program is approved by the International Hearing Society and its educational committee, the International Institute for Hearing Instruments Studies. To learn more about earning IHS CE Credit, click here.
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Approved for 0.5 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Audiologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Long-Term Sponsorship number LTS-S0035.
New Zealand Audiological Society
This course is offered for 1.0 Continuing Education points through the New Zealand Audiological Society.
Speech-Language & Audiology Canada
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