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2026 AIHHP gathering lands speaker central to dementia debate

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The Association of Independent Hearing Healthcare Professionals (AIHHP) Hearing Expo, which takes place on Friday November 13 at the Oxford Belfry Hotel, near Thame, Oxfordshire, will this year bring a special guest from the USA. The 2026 AIHHP gathering returns to its familiar setting in Oxfordshire. Dr....

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Clinical Takeaway

No actionable change — this is a conference announcement; attending the event may offer continuing education on the hearing loss–dementia relationship.

Why It Matters

The hearing loss–dementia connection is one of the most debated topics in audiology, and high-profile expert participation in UK professional events signals growing mainstream clinical interest in this area.

Key Points
  1. 01AIHHP Hearing Expo 2026 is scheduled for November 13 at the Oxford Belfry Hotel.
  2. 02A prominent US researcher involved in the hearing loss–dementia debate will headline.
  3. 03The event is organised by the Association of Independent Hearing Healthcare Professionals (AIHHP).
  4. 04Hearing loss as a modifiable risk factor for dementia remains an active area of research and debate.
  5. 05No scientific findings or policy changes are announced in this article.
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