TRENDING MEDICAL EDUCATION TOPIC: UPDATE ON HEARING HEALTH

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! Hearing loss is the third leading chronic medical
condition in the United States, with 1 in 3 older adults having some hearing loss. Hearing loss
can be caused by noise, aging, disease, or heredity and is associated with cognitive
decline. Studies have shown that older adults with hearing loss have a greater chance of
developing dementia than normal hearing, so treating hearing loss is important for cognitive
health. Managing hearing loss can be challenging and complicated, and healthcare
professionals need to know their role in evaluating and managing these patients.

Does your medical staff need an update on the diagnosis and treatment of Hearing Health? Here are some of the learning objectives that our faculty can cover in a 1-hour CME lecture:

1. Diagnose various causes of hearing loss
2. Know when to refer for a cochlear implant
3. Recognize the impact of hearing loss on brain health

CLICK HERE to download a PDF file featuring information gaps, potential needs and references for this topic.

If your medical staff needs an update on Hearing Health diagnosis and management, consider contacting our office to book a speaker on this topic at 877-505-4777or info@speakersnetwork.com.

References:

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/hearing-loss-common-problem-older-adults

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21320988/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542323/