June 25, 2024 -- The Rotary Club of the Capital City welcomed Dr. Shelly Cristobal, Owner and Audiologist of Hearing Health Care Services in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Cristobal spoke to our club about the effects of hearing loss on brain health.
It's good to be aware that even small changes in your hearing can affect your brain and your cognitive abilities. Untreated hearing loss has been associated with Alzheimer’s, dementia, depression, and anxiety. Not only does constantly asking people to repeat themselves make you seem older than you are, it affects your mental agility over time.
Great program. Interesting to learn about the effects and issues related to hearing loss.