When a parent or spouse starts missing words, asking questions twice, or pulling away from conversation, it’s easy to assume it’s just aging. But hearing loss and memory changes are more connected than most families realize, and understanding that link can change how you respond.
Karen Melton, Au.D., CCC-A, a HearingLoss.com®-Certified audiologist, walks through what’s actually happening in the brain when hearing goes unaddressed, why everyday conversations can become exhausting for your loved one, and what families can do right now to make a real difference.
She also covers how to bring up the topic without it feeling like a confrontation, which communication strategies work best at home, and what the research says about hearing care and cognitive health.
