
Episode #254
Untreated Hearing Loss and Dementia: What Families Need to Know Before It’s Too Late
Host Diane Carbo, RN speaks with Dr. Robert C. Keefer, PhD ( Hear Better, Live Longer ) about protecting your loved one's brain health. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/untreated-hearing-loss-and-dementia-what-families-need-to-know-before-its-too-late-with-robert-c-keefer-episode-254 Key Highlights: The Stats: Research shows hearing loss can double, triple, or 5x dementia risk. Cognitive Decline: NIH shows hearing aids reduce cognitive decline by ~50% in high-risk adults. The ITD Problem: Why so many expensive hearing aids end up "In The Drawer". ✅ Best Practice Questions: What to ask your audiologist to ensure a proper fit. Family Nudge: Gentle ways to get reluctant parents tested using a "baseline" approach.






