Hearing and Cognition

Join guest host Jillian McConnell, Knowledge Translation Specialist at brainXchange, for an insightful conversation with Dr. Kate Dupuis, a Registered Clinical Neuropsychologist and Schlegel Innovation Leader at the Centre for Elder Research and Dawn Baxter, a Hearing Aid Practitioner undergraduate student and care partner to her spouse, Mary Beth, who is living with dementia and experiencing hearing loss. In this conversation, Dr. Dupuis and Dawn explore the connection between hearing loss and dementia, its impact on both the person diagnosed and their care partners, and practical strategies to improve quality of life and support for those navigating these challenges. Final Episode Summary As we bring this final episode of Dementia Dialogue to a close, we reflect with gratitude on a journey that has spanned eight years of meaningful conversations, powerful storytelling, and shared learning. From its beginnings in 2018 to its stewardship by the Alzheimer Society of Ontario over the past two years, this podcast has amplified the voices of people living with dementia, care partners, advocates, and professionals who have helped deepen understanding and challenge stigma. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed along the way, including our hosts, guests, listeners, production teams, editorial board members, and funding partners. While this marks the end of new episodes, the stories, insights, and resources that make up Dementia Dialogue will remain available at www.dementiadialogue.ca, continuing to inform, inspire, and foster compassion for years to come. Thank you for being part of this remarkable journey.