Dr. Boaz Ben-David is an Associate Professor of Pyschology at Reichman University in their Interdisciplinary Center, teaching the complex dynamic between sensory input and cognition as we age. He also holds adjunct positions at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute as well as the University of Toronto, where he served as a postdoctoral fellow. He has a passion and expertise in multiple intersecting fields, including neuropsychology, communication, and the effects of aging. Dr. Ben-David received his PhD in cognitive psychology from Tel Aviv University.

In this episode…

We all grow older, and as we do, our mental and physical functions are no longer as keen as they once were. However, the scientific community is still learning a great deal about how this happens. Which biological conditions are related to each other and how do they play into our ability to interact with people? One important relationship is between hearing and cognition, which has been the area of study for Dr. Boaz Ben-David.

As a professor and researcher, Dr. Ben-David has studied the overlap between these fields with some incredible discoveries. His research has been applied both theoretically and practically at locations such as the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. He’s learned a great deal over his career and is eager to share his knowledge with those who will listen.

In this episode of the ListenUp! Podcast, Dr. Mark Syms sits down with Dr. Boaz Ben-David, an Associate Professor of Psychology at Reichman University, to discuss the correlation between aging, cognition, and hearing. They go over the corresponding effects and how difficult listening environments can have an impact on cognitive load. They also touch on the current tests for hearing, including the need for innovation and expansion. Tune in to hear all this and even more!