Exam Preview for 40250: Cognition and Hearing Health: Research and

Cognition and Hearing Health: Research and Clinical Application Part 2

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1. What is the biggest issue for those with hearing loss and that plays into dementia risk? We need to make sure we solve this problem when treating patients. Hearing in noise Hearing in quiet Music Tinnitus
2. What did the 2012 Johns Hopkins Study reveal regarding hearing loss and falling? There is no correlation between hearing and falling. Only Severe hearing losses increased risk of falling. People with mild hearing loss were three times more likely to have a history of falling. This study was not discussed
3. What change to Time Constants is recommended for patients with cognitive issues? Speed them up Turn them off Leave them alone Slow them down
4. How does a Multi Mic/Multi Mic+ help patients with hearing loss and cognitive decline? A Multi Mic/Multi Mic+ does not help patients with cognitive decline, only those with hearing loss. A Multi Mic/Multi Mic+ reduces low level environmental sounds. A Multi Mic/Multi Mic+ improves the SNR. A Multi Mic/Multi Mic+ eliminates the need for hearing aids.
5. Why does untreated hearing loss impose a greater risk for falling? There may be fewer cognitive resources to help with maintaining balance and gait due to fatigue caused by cognitive overload. There is no difference in risk of falling between patients with treated vs untreated hearing loss. Untreated hearing loss increases cognitive resources, causing cognitive load and fatigue. Everyone has the same risk of falling once they turn 25 year old.