Preventing Decline with Neuroscientist Dr. Keith N. Darrow

Hearing Loss is the 3rd most common chronic medical condition impacting adults, yet the least treated. Lets rebuild and focus on the patient.

Kevin Weston received his master's degree in applied Exercise Science and is a certified Exercise Physiologist from the American College of Sports Medicine and a certified balance and mobility instructor. He also received additional certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the American Council of Exercise. Mr. Weston has worked professionally in the fitness industry since 2004, specializing in functional exercise and sharing his passion for physical activity and human movement!
In this episode we discuss:
1. Mr. Weston's journey on becoming an exercise specialist!
2. What does exercise do for the body and mind overall?
3. Does it matter what type of exercise you should do?
4. What does customization mean for adults with pre-existing conditions?
5. Is just being physically active enough to lower cognitive decline?

Dr. Jill Davis is the owner and clinical director of Victory Hearing and Balance in Texas! She holds a Doctor of Audiology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Davis specializes in advanced digital hearing aid fittings. She strives to be a resource for professionals in the audiology industry. Dr. Davis offers cutting-edge hearing services not only to my patients but also educates other audiologists. She now offers a groundbreaking music Brain Training Program and has partnered with Cognivue to create best practices in cognitive screening for audiologists. Dr. Davis also has a passion for improving communication for patients and believes music has a significant impact on our ability to understand speech and improve our cognition.
In this episode:
1. Dr. Davis’s adventure to where she is with her career now!
2. How Dr. Davis incorporates cognitive rehabilitation therapy in her patients.
3. How using all the tools available will help you correctly diagnose and help your patients.
4. Why do audiologists often call themselves listening specialists instead of a hearing specialist.
5. How Music therapy can further help your patients!

Jeff Szmanda, CEO of Each Ear and inventor of the Gruv Button, joins the Dr. Keith Darrow show.
Jeff has combined his passion for helping others with his history of ergonomic designs to bring the most simple, yet most necessary, invention to hearing healthcare.
If you have ever had a patient struggle to get their hearing aid in their ear, or perhaps dealt with a frustrated care giver... then you need to hear what Jeff has to say.
Jeff is advocating for a simple and extremely low cost modification to hearing aid design (pennies per patient!) that will help millions of older adults to hear their best and to live their greatest life.
Go to www.eachear.com to join the movement!

To kick off this new Preventing Decline series, where we explore topics centered around preventing decline as we age, we have Dr. Douglas Beck to discuss how treating your hearing loss can lower your risk for cognitive decline!
In this episode, we discuss:
1. Dr. Beck elaborates on the connection from ear to BRAIN!
2. Dr. Beck's recommendation on treating hearing loss and the importance of receiving a complete audiometric evaluation!
3. What is functional hearing loss? Is your hearing “harder” with background noise?
4. What is Dr. Beck's thought on cognitive screenings and understanding a person's risk for cognitive decline.