Books Many audiologists will be interested in a chapter on hearing loss – Hearing loss, dementia, and musical engagement: Key considerations – in a new book published by Routledge: Music and Dementia – Perspectives on Research and Implementation The chapter explores how hearing loss and dementia intersect and the implications for communication, engagement, and quality of life....
No actionable clinical change — this is a book review highlighting an emerging intersection of audiology and music therapy in dementia care; practitioners should note the topic but no new clinical guidance is provided.
The growing overlap between hearing loss and dementia risk makes resources bridging audiology and music-based interventions increasingly relevant to audiologists treating older adults.
- 01Review covers the Routledge book 'Music and Dementia – Perspectives on Research and Implementation'.
- 02A specific chapter addresses the relationship between hearing loss, dementia, and musical engagement.
- 03Content is explicitly pitched at audiologists as a professional audience.
- 04Music engagement is framed as a potential therapeutic tool alongside hearing care.
- 05Book is part of the Aging and Mental Health Research series, signalling an academic readership.
Musical engagement is relevant to the care of people with both hearing loss and dementia.
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