Hearing & Brain Health: Preventing Decline

A deeper look at how hearing changes over time and what that means for the brain. This presentation covers listening effort, cognitive load, and why untreated hearing loss is linked to cognitive decline.

About Nashlea:

Nashlea Brogan, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology is an international TE

Dx speaker, published author, trainer, consultant, educator, mentor, preceptor, and internationally recognized hearing loss advocate. With 23 years in hearing healthcare, Nashlea brings a rare perspective: professional experience, published work, leadership in private practice, and lived experience as both a hearing aid and cochlear implant user. She is a founder of Bluewater Hearing & Balance and is known for helping community and professional audiences, understand hearing and listening in a deeper way. Her work challenges the outdated idea that hearing loss is only about the ears - reframing it as something that affects communication, confidence, relationships, participation, and quality of life.

Please note:

Space is limited. To help us prepare seating, supplies, and accessibility accommodations, please ensure your registration reflects the total number of people attending, including caregivers, support workers, parents, or additional family members.

The library is committed to providing accessible information and services and, to do so, follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and its internal accessibility plans and policies. If you require accessibility accommodations or support to participate in this program, please contact the library in advance. While we will make every reasonable effort to support accessibility needs, accommodations may vary depending on the program, location, and available resources.