OVERVIEW

Hearing Aids and the Brain: Implications for Auditory Rehabilitation is organized by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Dates: 11/16/2018 to 11/16/2021

Accreditation:
ASHA CEUs: 0.2
PDH: 2.0

Description:
Many seniors are exposed to considerable amounts of information about hearing loss and hearing health and can find it difficult to separate facts from fiction. Meanwhile, others do not get enough information about these important topics. This webinar will explore educational tools and resources to help older adults meet their individual communication needs. The presenter will share information and resources that you can pass on to your patients regarding hearing aids and the brain, as well as tools to promote healthy hearing as patients age.

Learning Objectives:
You will be able to:
• Describe how hearing loss affects the aging brain and set realistic expectations for rehabilitation
• Explain the relationship between hearing loss and hearing aids in relation to cognition/training and brain plasticity
• Identify and share new resources and tools aimed at promoting healthy aging

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.