Hearing care also helps protect memory – hearing and brain researchers join forces
“Investing in hearing care can also help prevent memory disorders,” Professor Aarno Dietz pointed out in a workshop organised by the Hearing Valley project and the UEF Brain Research Unit this May. Hearing impairment is particularly common, yet often inadequately treated, among older adults. When left untreated, it increases the risk of falls, depression and […]
Welcome to the Hearing Valley workshop
The first Hearing Valley workshop is held on May 21, 2025, from 12:00 to 17:00 at the University of Eastern Finland Kuopio Campus and on Microsoft Teams. The event is organized in collaboration with the University of Eastern Finland Brain Research Unit. The workshop will feature a series of concise lectures introducing the Hearing Valley […]
At the intersection of sound and health technology
Healthcare continuously faces new challenges as the aging population, resource shortages, and increasing demand for care put pressure on the system. At the same time, technological innovations offer promising opportunities to address these challenges. The Hearing Valley project at the University of Eastern Finland and the collaboration between companies and Kuopio Health are examples of […]