Did you know that untreated hearing loss can have other significant health consequences, such as higher risk of dementia, and increased fatigue, tension, stress and depression? Learn about these issues and more from Mary Bauer, the state of Minnesota’s deaf and hard of hearing specialist. Mary will describe how to get an accurate diagnosis of hearing loss; explore no- and low-cost apps and devices; and share helpful communication strategies. A demonstration of assistive technology will be available after the presentation.