Dementia education I Understanding the connections between hearing loss and dementia

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. invited clinical neuropsychologist Kate Dupuis to explain the connections between hearing loss and dementia, discuss potential treatment options and strategies for individuals experiencing hearing loss, and describe how care partners can advocate for and support the people living with dementia in accessing hearing care.
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Contents of the Video:
00:00 - Introduction
03:12 - Share information about the connections between hearing loss and dementia
02:47 - Describe solutions for managing hearing loss in an older population
45:41 - Suggest ways to advocate for the hearing needs of
50:07 - Q&A
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