Preventing Decline with Neuroscientist Dr. Keith N. Darrow

Preventing Decline by Treating Your Hearing Loss: Dr. Douglas Beck

Keith Darrow

To kick off this new Preventing Decline series, where we explore topics centered around preventing decline as we age, we have Dr. Douglas Beck to discuss how treating your hearing loss can lower your risk for cognitive decline! 

In  this episode, we discuss: 
1. Dr. Beck elaborates on the connection from ear to BRAIN! 
2. Dr. Beck's recommendation on treating hearing loss and the importance of receiving a complete audiometric evaluation! 
3. What is functional hearing loss? Is your hearing “harder” with background noise? 
4. What is Dr. Beck's thought on cognitive screenings and understanding a person's risk for cognitive decline.