Cognitive Screening
Did you know that hearing loss can impact your cognitive health? Hearing loss may contribute to cognitive decline. Don't worry, we're your partner in cognitive health. We now offer cognitive screening. This is a personalized way to receive an overall screening of your cognitive health. Easy. Fast. Reliable.
Why We Incorporate Cognitive Screening as Part of our Hearing Evaluations?
- As part of a national effort to do early screening for cognitive impairment, we are Leading the Way by screening in our hearing evaluations.
- Hearing loss is the number 1 modifiable risk factor for dementia.
- Hearing loss is associated with accelerated cognitive decline and incident cognitive impairment in older adults?
- Treating hearing loss with hearing aids may positively impact cognitive decline and may improve quality of life over time.
Strong Interrelationship Between Hearing and Cognition
For many patients, their complaints of hearing and listening difficulties are the same as, and may overlap with, companies and observations of mild cognitive impairment. Combining the cognitive screening results with audiometric testing allows us to Empower Patients to address their hearing difficulties sooner, the #1 Modifiable Risk Factor for Dementia.
How We Conduct Cognitive Screenings
Connive Thrive device is a screening assessment based on FDA-cleared technology and used by clinicians to screen for cognitive impairment.
- It is a 5-minute, objective, self-administered test that removes the potential of variability and bias
- Doesn’t rely on auditory stimuli, results are independent of hearing impairment.
- Automated reporting generates a simple, easy to understand report
- Cogniwell program included with every test
Call today to schedule your Cognitive Health Evaluation
Take control of your memory and brain health
You have the power to optimize your cognition by adopting a combination of key healthy lifestyle habits and being aware of your overall wellness. Studies show that taking proactive steps may help reduce your risk of memory loss and other forms of cognitive decline. Here are evidence-based recommendations to proactively manage lifestyle-related risk factors and certain medical conditions that may affect cognition. For more information, please contact us at (716) 633-2137
- Exercising your mind can help your brain perform at its best - Participating in cognitively stimulating activities may help sharpen certain thinking skills that tend to diminish with age. Have fun engaging your brain by reading books, playing games, and doing puzzles.
- Being socially active is brain friendly - Studies have shown that increased social activity is linked to a lower rate of cognitive decline. To stay social, connect with friends and family, or consider volunteering for a local organization.
- Exercising your body can help keep your brain in shape - Research supports a strong link between physical activity and brain health. It is recommended to get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week. Any activity that gets your heart pumping counts as aerobic activity, such as walking, dancing, and biking.
- Eating right feeds a healthy body and mind - Food that is good for your overall health is good for your brain. Talk to your physician about whether you are consuming a balanced diet that takes into consideration appropriate numbers of calories and nutrients.
- Getting a good night's sleep rests your body and mind - Insufficient sleep can not only make a person irritable, it can affect memory and decision making. Healthy adults need between 7and 9hours of sleep per night.
- Hearing health is important to your cognitive health - Hearing impairment has been recognized as a modifiable contributor to cognitive decline when identified in mid-life. See your hearing healthcare professional to help maintain your hearing health.
- Manage or prevent vision impairment - Research has found the relationship between cognitive decline and vision impairment may be a modifiable risk factor. To manage or prevent vision impairment, schedule regular visits with your vision healthcare provider.
- Medication management is important to your overall health - Taking your medicine as prescribed is important for overall health. Reviewing your medications with your healthcare provider or pharmacist is an integral part of medication management.
