A deeper look at how hearing changes over time and what that means for the brain. This presentation covers listening effort\, cognitive load\, and why untreated hearing loss is linked to cog nitive decline. \;
\nAbout Nashlea:
\nNas hlea Brogan\, Au.D.\, Doctor of Audiology is an international TEDx speaker \, published author\, trainer\, consultant\, educator\, mentor\, preceptor \, and internationally recognized hearing loss advocate. \;With 23 yea rs in hearing healthcare\, Nashlea brings a rare perspective: professional experience\, published work\, leadership in private practice\, and lived experience as both a hearing aid and cochlear implant user. \;She is a founder of Bluewater Hearing &\; Balance and is known for helping comm unity and professional audiences\, understand hearing and listening in a d eeper way. \;Her work challenges the outdated idea that hearing loss i s only about the ears - reframing it as something that affects communicati on\, confidence\, relationships\, participation\, and quality of life.&nbs p\;
\nPlease note:
\nSpace is limited. To help us prepare seating\, supplies\, and accessibility accommodations\, please ens ure your registration reflects the total number of people attending\, incl uding caregivers\, support workers\, parents\, or additional family member s.
\nThe library is committed to providing accessible informa tion and services and\, to do so\, follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act\, 2005 (AODA) and its internal accessibility plans and policies. If you require accessibility accommodations or support to pa rticipate in this program\, please contact the library in advance. While w e will make every reasonable effort to support accessibility needs\, accom modations may vary depending on the program\, location\, and available res ources.
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