Dr. Al Turri - Slowing Cognitive Decline Through Early Testing

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As an award-winning audiologist and a prominent dementia educator, Dr. Al Turri is a recognized figure in his field. He is the Audiology Director of The Villages Health System, which he has led for a decade and worked with more than 20,000 people.

Dr. Turri aims to minimize the everyday effects of hearing loss through both treatment and technology. He also co-authored Back to Active: Change Your Life with Total Hearing Health which details the role hearing plays in cognitive health.

In this episode…

As research illuminates the correlation between hearing loss and cognitive decline, there grows a greater need for testing. There is little that can be done for prevention, but early screenings can help slow down the trajectory — this is especially important for aging communities that are at a higher risk.

Dr. Al Turri is the Audiology Director at The Villages Health System in Florida, where he has worked with more than 20,000 patients. He has researched and personally seen the relationship between hearing loss and dementia. His practice has championed earlier testing, but what kinds of testing are more effective? What can audiologists do on their end to slow mental decline? In this episode of the ListenUp! Podcast, Dr. Mark Syms interviews Dr. Al Turri, the Audiology Director at The Villages Health System, to learn more about cognitive screens and hearing loss. They discuss the progression of hearing loss, including expectations for hearing aids. They move onto the topic of cognitive decline, what the research says about it, and which factors can lead to better long-term cognitive function.