This book covers such important and, in ways, novel territory. Dr. Wilson provides essential information for individuals with hearing loss to keep the brain healthy, vital, and engaged. The primary auditory pathways and auditory association cortical areas comprise a substantial part of the brain. Etchings of the Mind elaborates on how to keep these critical neural systems active and adaptive as the brain ages. 

Dr. Erin D. Bigler, Ph.D., ABPP

Board Certified Neuropsychologist

Emeritus Professor and Director of MRI Research Laboratory at Brigham Young University 

Author/Editor of 11 Textbooks & 600+ Peer-reviewed Articles & Publications 

This book will help empower individuals with hearing loss to proactively address their needs to manage their potential risks for cognitive decline. By arming them with this valuable information, they can engage their healthcare providers and healthcare systems meaningfully and ensure that they are not marginalized or ignored with respect to their healthcare needs.

Dr. Michael M. McKee, MD, MPH

Board Certified Family Medicine Physician

Dexter Health Center – Deaf Health Clinic

University of Michigan Medical School

In Preserving the Etchings of the Mind, Dr. Wilson delivers an exceptional review of the dementia risk factors, including that of hearing loss. He addresses the all-important issue of medical conditions that, once addressed, resolves the underlying dementia-like condition. Dr. Wilson also provides tools, evidence-based insights, and pharmacological options for reducing the risk of cognitive decline and leading healthier lives today.

Dr. David S. Shearer, Ph.D., MSCP, ABMP

Board Certified Prescribing Medical Psychologist

Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC)

Director of Behavioral Sciences, Family Medicine Residency

This book helps to clarify the hearing loss and dementia connection while also providing current trends in behavioral and pharmacological options to improve our odds of staying mentally sharp. The book is well written and flows very nicely, providing a background on dementia. Dr. Wilson’s style of writing is informative, but the writing is relaxed, with good examples that are easily relatable and will keep the reader’s interest. He does not burden the reader with jargon but provides a logical connection between dementia and hearing loss. Highly recommend.  

Dr. Randall L. Tackett, Ph.D.

Professor of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy

Associate Department Head

College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia 

Athens, GA