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This presentation will explore the potential connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline and how hearing aid use helps improve social connectedness. We will also highlight disparities in hearing healthcare access and offer practical strategies for prevention, screening, and early intervention.

Speaker: Dr. Laura Coco is a clinical audiologist and Assistant Professor at San Diego State University. Her work focuses on reducing hearing health disparities in underserved communities, with a particular emphasis on older adults and Spanish-speaking individuals. Through research and community partnerships, she aims to promote communication access and improve health-related quality of life in older adults with hearing loss.

When: Wednesday, September 24 | 10 – 11 AM | Feature film begins 11:30 AM
Where: Grossmont Healthcare District’s Conference Center Auditorium
Contact: 619.825.5010, library@grossmonthealthcare.org, or visit us in person to learn more
Feature film: Last Breath, 2024