by David Gibson | Jan 15, 2022 | Aging, Articles and Videos, Cognitive Function, Hearing, Music Training
We evaluated the role of the auditory–cognitive system in speech-in-noise perception in a group of older adults with hearing levels ranging from normal to moderate sensorineural hearing loss. In these 120 older adults (age 55 to 79), we used structural equation...
by David Gibson | Jan 15, 2022 | Aging, Articles and Videos, Hearing, Music Training, Sound and Children
One of the most pervasive effects of aging is the reduction in processing speed, affecting sensory, cognitive, and motor systems. The effects of aging on temporal processing likely play a role in the older adult’s difficulty understanding speech in challenging...
by David Gibson | Jan 15, 2022 | Aging, Articles and Videos, Hearing
Despite significant advancements in hearing aid technology, listeners with hearing loss continue to express frustration when trying to understand conversation in noisy environments. Even with a favorable signal-to-noise ratio, older adults struggle more in these...
by David Gibson | Jan 15, 2022 | Aging, Articles and Videos, Hearing
The auditory brainstem response to complex sounds (cABR) provides an objective means of assessing auditory processing, and its incorporation into hearing aid fittings may help to determine how well amplified speech and other signals are being represented in the...
by David Gibson | Jan 3, 2022 | Aging, Articles and Videos, Hearing, Medical Sound, Music Training, Sound and Children, Sound Healing Science
Intriguing research continues to focus on music, the brain, and music’s potential in honing auditory acuity, including speech-in-noise performance and the enhancement of listening abilities. This article reviews many of these exciting findings and looks at...
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