Healthy heAring for Healthy Ageing (HAHA)

FUNDED BY 

RESEARCH COUNCIL OF FINLAND

Age-related hearing loss is a global health problem and is associated with an increased risk of memory disorders. Yet, there is no high-quality research data on the benefits of early hearing rehabilitation in preventing the development of memory problems.

The Otolaryngology Clinic of Kuopio University Hospital and the Brain Research Unit of the University of Eastern Finland have formed a consortium group under the name of "Healthy heAring for Healthy Aging (HAHA)". This group's goal is to investigate hearing loss in a multidisciplinary way. 

Hearing loss is not only a problem limited to the inner ear, but a wider neurodegenerative entity. Our goal is to develop new operating models for the rehabilitation of hearing loss and the prevention of memory loss.

Well-rehabilitated hearing promotes 

brain health and is essential 

for successful aging.

Principal investigator:

Aarno Dietz

Dr. Med, professor