Navigating the Silent Storm:   Exploring the Hearing Loss-Dementia Connection for Brain Health Equity

Presented By: Dr. Jaime Wilson PhD, ABN, ABPP

Date: Wednesday, March 4th

Time: 6-8 pm PT

Live Webinar via Zoom

Join NCNF as Dr. Jaime Wilson examines the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive health. This presentation will help attendees understand how hearing loss is linked to increased dementia risk and explore ways providers can support brain health across aging.

Accommodations: To support accessibility, an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be present on Zoom.

Dr. Jaime Wilson is a Deaf prescribing medical psychologist and board-certified neuropsychologist practicing across Washington State and beyond. With hospital privileges and collaborations with physicians, forensic experts, and allied professionals, he provides extensive neuropsychological insights for global care. He is a recognized leader in inclusive practice, having served as Past President of the Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss (AMPHL). He currently serves on the Diversity Council of the Society of Prescribing Psychology and previously served as Chair of the Diversity Committee at the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology.

Dr. Wilson is the author of two heartfelt, empowering books exploring the connection between cognition, aging, and hearing loss, including Preserving the Etchings of the Mind and the newly released Bridge of Time: Caregivers & Care Receivers with Hearing Loss in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

Born with a profound hearing loss, Dr. Wilson grew up using bilateral hearing aids and primarily communicated using spoken language, although he is also fluent in American Sign Language.

Email events@ncnf.org with any questions.

APA CEs: 2

Webinar will be live-interactive and meets criteria for live CE hours

NCNF is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NCNF maintains responsibility for this program.