Friday 1:00 - 4:00

Presbycusis’ BFFs:
How Aging Impacts Vision and the Nervous System

Wendy Robertson, MD
Senior Staff Neurologist
Henry Ford Health System

Lylas Mogk, MD
Director, Center for Vision Rehabilitation and Research 
Henry Ford Health System

The audiologic symptoms of presbycusis are well known to our profession. This presentation will provide insight on how aging also impacts vision and the nervous system. Common pathologies such as age-related macular degeneration, dementia, Parkinson Disease, essential tremor and stroke, will be discussed. Similar to hearing, deterioration of these systems causes functional and psychosocial difficulties. These changes can make audiologic evaluation difficult and contribute to patient dissatisfaction with amplification. Intervention and treatment strategies focused on maximizing patient satisfaction and independence will be shared. CEU:0.3

Update on Middle Ear and Cochlear Implants

Brad Stach, PhD
Director, Division of Audiology 
Henry Ford Health System

Teresa Zwolan, PhD
Director, Cochlear Implant Program
University of Michigan Medical Center

Technological advancements have substantially impacted the opportunities available for delivering sound to the ears of patients with moderate to profound hearing loss. This session will provide an update on implantable technologies, including semi-implantable and totally implantable middle-ear implants and cochlear implants. Outcomes for adults and children will be presented, including a discussion of factors impacting performance, such as age at implant, residual hearing, auditory neuropathy, and other disabilities. An overview of current and future technology will be reviewed as well as guidelines for when to refer an adult or child for evaluation. CEU:0.3