Have ya heard? October is Audiology Awareness Month. There's a link between hearing loss and cognitive decline as we age. A person is more apt to be engaged in social activities when able to hear and interact with others. As the holiday season approaches and friends and families are gathering-make sure everyone, including grandma or Great Aunt Bethany is engaging in the festivities. If not, and you notice Aunt Bethany saying the pledge of allegiance instead of the blessing and asking if Russ is still in the Navy - it's time to nudge your brother and suggest a visit to get a hearing test. No one wants a person with cognitive decline to feel isolated from the conversation due to hearing loss. Imagine being able to slow cognitive decline or early-stage dementia by 3-years, just by addressing hearing issues. That's an incredible impact on quality of life. Tell your brother to call Mandy with Senior Care Authority and I'll help Aunt Bethany find a great community with socialization to use her new hearing aids