Hearing health and brain health, what is the link?
World Alzheimer’s Day is a day to raise awareness, change perceptions and increase public knowledge around Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
Ulrike Lemke
Ulrike is a senior researcher at Phonak’s headquarters in Switzerland since 2006. She heads the research program ‘Cognitive & Ecological Audiology’ and conducts research in the fields of cognitive hearing science and gerontology. Besides working for Phonak, she sees senior clients as a neuropsychologist at a memory clinic in Zürich. Ulrike holds a PhD in psychology and is licensed as a psychotherapist for cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Boost the brain through eyes and ears – especially in old age!
Getting older should not stop our clients from keeping an open mind, following their curiosity, relating to loved ones and communicating with next generations – thus, preserving their cognitive integrity. Good hearing is key for all of that!