Advances in Aging Lecture Series
Hearing Loss in Older Adults
Date: September 14, 2026
Time: 12-1 pm MST
Speaker: Mindy Fain, MD
Bio:Dr. Fain is the Anne & Alden Hart Professor of Medicine, and Nursing, board certified in internal medicine, geriatrics, and hospice and palliative medicine. She is the Director of the University of Arizona Center on Aging, and the Division Chief of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Medicine at the University of Arizona. She is the Director of the Arizona Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program.
Her areas of expertise include frailty syndrome and resilience, interprofessional education and training, and community-based care. Her goal is to develop and disseminate high value models of care and advance the health and wellness for older adults. She is committed to preparing the healthcare workforce to care for the growing numbers of older adults.
Objectives:
- Describe prevalence, common causes and impact of hearing loss in older adults.
- Explain signs, symptoms and screening methods for older adults with hearing loss.
- Discuss management strategies to improve communication and quality of life.
Accreditation Statement:
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement(s):
All faculty, CME planning committee members, and the CME office reviewers have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with commercial interests that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.
Additional Resources:
For more information on aging-related topics please see our Elder Care Interprofessional Provider Sheets and Care Partner Information Sheets.