(Creating Dementia Solutions 48) The Importance of Hearing in Reducing Dementia Risk

In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia.Among the 14 modifiable risk factors The Lancet Commission has pointed to is hearing loss. Oaklawn Hospital Audiologist Steve Malocha discusses the importance of getting a hearing test, how it is conducted and some resources that are useful.Episode Resources The Lancet Commission Risk Factors for DementiaMiles for Memories website Miles for Memories technology Sherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technology More Creating Dementia Solutions episodes ABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIESMiles For Memories is a Calhoun County, Michigan organization created in 2013 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Disease. Later in 2014, the vision was expanded to include all types of dementia. MFM raises money each year through sponsorships, community events, and grants to gather funds to create local programming for both the person living with dementia and the caregiver. Along with local efforts, 20% of the funds to prevention-related dementia research. Miles for Memories is a committee of 70-plus volunteers and are always looking for more to get involved.