Hearing Loss and Cognitive Impairment
September 21, 2022
Hearing loss and cognitive impairment are both extremely common, especially in older adults. Untreated hearing loss has been identified as the leading modifiable risk factor for the development of dementia in mid-life. Currently, one in five adults in the UK live with hearing loss. It is estimated that 12 million people in the UK have …
Hyperacusis in children
May 18, 2022
Is your child sensitive to sound (called hyperacusis) Or are you a clinician who works with children who are sensitive to sound? Please help us in designing a new questionnaire for hyperacusis in children What is hyperacusis? Hyperacusis is a condition common in children. It is where they experience a debilitating intolerance to everyday sounds. …
World Hearing Day 2022
March 3, 2022
World Hearing Day is held on 3 March each year to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. It is led by the World Hearing Forum of the World Health Organisation (WHO). The focus for 2022 is on the importance of safe listening …
