Cognitive functioning in later life is dependent on lifespan experiences in addition to physical and mental health status. A myriad of experiences over time can either act as risk factors or protective factors with respect to cognitive functioning as we age. This talk offers an update on the ways that stress, chronic illness, social networks and lifestyle factors can influence attention, memory and executive functioning in later life. Trajectories of healthy ageing and clinical syndromes associated with declines in cognitive functioning are discussed, with implications for everyday functioning highlighted.


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There is a need for international expert consensus and guidelines as a necessary step to improve the quality and consistency of care for adults living with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. Standard of Care is intended to provide health care professionals, patients, researchers, payers, and other impacted parties with the mechanisms to deliver the best possible health outcomes for these patients. This presentation will give an overview of the development of the Standard of Care for adults with a severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss and how Cochlear is involved in this process. In order to develop the Standard of Care, an independent, international, expert panel has been established to undertake a Delphi process as a step towards international expert consensus regarding the treatment of adults with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. The presentation will also outline the steps involved in this evidence-based process.


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The purpose of this presentation is to review current research on cochlear implants and the standard of care for the adult population.


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This presentation will briefly review the current understanding of the relationship between cognitive decline and sensory loss, particularly hearing loss and consider some of the work being undertaken within Brain Research New Zealand.


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This presentation will discuss the range of factors that impact upon selection, fitting and evaluation of hearing aids for children in primary school.


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Hearing loss at different ages has been associated with many different cognitive effects. Greater understanding is emerging regarding the effort or ease of listening and the concept of cognitive load. Working memory, depression, anxiety and stress can be negatively impacted by hearing loss. Much focus recently has centred on the impact of hearing loss and risk of dementia. At each stage of life the impact of hearing loss and the issues for the individual vary. The presentation will review the effect of identification of hearing loss and the impact of hearing loss management on cognitive issues.


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This presentation offers a summary of trends and tele-audiology research.


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This presentation draws on several studies to 1) outline the impact that hearing aid problems and poor hearing aid handling skills are having on hearing aid outcomes, 2) offer clinical tools to assist clinicians with the identification and management of hearing aid problems, and 3) demonstrate the positive impact that use of these tools can have on your clinical practice.


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This session will cover the presentation and diagnosis of common vestibular disorders.


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In this presentation, Dr Dawes will ask whether effective prevention, identification and management of hearing problems represent an opportunity to optimise well-being and quality of life in older age.


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