If you’ve ever asked a loved one to repeat themselves or noticed your parents withdrawing from conversations, this Senior Matters episode is for you.

In this episode of Senior Matters, host and estate planning attorney Mark E. Wight talks with the Alzheimer's Association and from the Treasure Valley Hearing and Balance about the growing connection between hearing loss and memory issues. They share eye-opening information about how untreated hearing problems can increase the risk of dementia, including key signs to watch for and the power of early detection.

Idaho families are facing a challenge. More than 23,000 people in the state are currently living with Alzheimer’s. Nearly 50 million Americans experience hearing loss, but most wait years before seeking help. These delays can lead to social withdrawal, confusion, and long-term cognitive decline.

You’ll learn:

• Why a hearing test by age 50 can be life-changing
• How hearing and brain function are connected
• What warning signs to look for in parents and loved ones
• How to support those already showing signs of memory issues

This conversation is packed with Idaho-based resources, and stories that remind us why it’s so important to take hearing and memory seriously, for our parents, and for ourselves.

Resources mentioned:

• alz.org
• September 27 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Boise. Get more information here.