Education Program “Tinnitus, Social Isolation & Dementia”

People who live in social isolation for a long time have a significantly higher risk of dementia – this is shown by a long-term study published in the journal “Neurology”. According to this, a lack of contact leads to changes in the brain in the long term and increases the risk of developing dementia by around 26 percent!

Older people in particular are affected by social isolation, as they often suffer from old-age hearing loss and/or tinnitus, making it increasingly difficult for them to listen and join in the conversation. As a result, they are withdrawing more and more.

Our information offer for affected persons and their caring relatives

The German Foundation Tinnitus and Hearing Charité is currently developing the education program “Tinnitus & Dementia”. Through targeted information, explanatory videos and counseling services, we want to encourage those affected to talk about their hearing impairment and to have it treated at an early stage. We would like to make you aware of the importance of regular hearing tests, the usefulness of wearing hearing aids if necessary, and which exercises are suitable for promoting cognitive performance. Affected individuals and family caregivers can thus proactively counteract social exclusion and increasing hearing impairment.

Support us with your donation for the development of the Education Program “Tinnitus, Social Isolation & Dementia”. Thank you very much!