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HEAR FOR YOU AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING AID SERVICES, LLC
Kelly Cedor, AuD; Sara Nadeau, AuD
DRS. KELLY CEDOR AND SARA NADEAU PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED CARE to address hearing loss, tinnitus and related cognitive implications. By offering comprehensive hearing evaluations, customized treatment plans, and patient education, they empower patients to take control of their auditory and cognitive health.
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May marks Better Speech and Hearing Month, a time to highlight the critical role hearing plays in overall well-being. As hearing healthcare professionals, the team at Hear for You recognizes that hearing loss extends beyond auditory challenges; it has significant implications for cognitive function and quality of life.
Hearing loss itself is a well-established risk factor for cognitive decline. Research from Johns Hopkins indicates that individuals with mild hearing loss have a twofold increased risk of dementia, with the risk rising to threefold and fivefold for moderate and severe cases, respectively. Early intervention is key, as hearing aid use has been associated with a 48 % lower risk of cognitive decline, according to a 2023 study.
Tinnitus, the perception of ringing in the ears, affects 10-15 % of adults, with prevalence increasing with age. While often dismissed as a minor nuisance, tinnitus is linked to heightened stress, sleep disturbances and even cognitive overload. Studies suggest that persistent tinnitus increases the brain’ s cognitive demand, potentially diverting resources from memory and executive function tasks.
This Better Speech and Hearing Month, Hear for You thanks medical professionals for integrating hearing health into routine care and understanding that better hearing supports improved brain function, overall wellness, and a better quality of life.
Kelly Cedor, AuD Doctor of Audiology
Sara Nadeau, AuD Doctor of Audiology
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Hear for You Audiology and Hearing Aid Services, LLC 6 Blackstone Valley Pl., Bldg. 5, Ste. 510 Lincoln, RI 02865 P: 401- 475- 6116 F: 401- 475- 6616 hearforyouri. com
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