The Impact of Aging, Hearing Loss and Cognitive Burden on Health Literacy on Older Adults Course
hosted byOptumHealth Education (OHE)The Impact of Aging, Hearing Loss and Cognitive Burden on Health Literacy on Older Adults Course is organized by OptumHealth Education (OHE).
Activity opens: 09/29/2020
Activity expires: 09/29/2026
Description
Growing evidence demonstrates an association between hearing loss and the development of declining cognitive function, health literacy, psychosocial well-being, and overall quality of life in older adults. This activity will discuss the association between hearing loss and cognitive burden, as well as the potential impact of untreated hearing loss. It will provide communication and management techniques for caregivers to accommodate changes in the cognitive status of those with hearing loss, as well as tools and strategies that are recommended by the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and how these can be put into practice.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Explore the association between hearing loss and cognitive burden.
- Explain how the different stages of hearing loss impact cognitive function and health literacy.
- Identify the potential impact of untreated hearing loss on indirect health, psychosocial well-being, and overall quality of life.
- Describe communication and management techniques for caregivers to accommodate changes in the cognitive status of those with hearing loss.
- Discuss tools and strategies recommended by the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and how these can be put into practice.
