Brain, Hearing & Vision Assessment
Assessment Stage: Advanced Investigation
Included in Future Health Assessment: Where clinically appropriate
Partner: MoCA Cognition, World Health Organization (WHO), Melbourne Rapid Fields
Provider: Future Health
Approximate Cost: Free
What is it?
Healthy ageing depends not only on physical health, but also on maintaining cognitive function, hearing and vision. These systems work together to support memory, communication, balance, independence and quality of life.
Future Health combines three validated screening assessments to identify early changes that may warrant further investigation:
MoCA XpressO – Cognitive screening
hearWHO – Hearing screening
WHOeyes / Melbourne Rapid Fields – Vision screening
These are screening tools, not diagnostic tests, and are de
What does it assess?
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Screens for early changes in:
Memory
Attention
Executive function
Processing speed
Orientation
Cognitive performance over time
The assessment provides an initial indication of whether more detailed cognitive assessment may be appropriate.
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Assesses functional hearing by measuring the ability to recognise speech in background noise.
The assessment helps identify:
Early hearing impairment
Functional hearing difficulties
Individuals requiring formal audiology assessment
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Screens for:
Distance vision
Near vision
Visual field abnormalities
Functional visual performance
Abnormal results may indicate the need for comprehensive optometry or ophthalmology assessment.
Why is it important?
Healthy brain function relies on more than memory alone.
Research has shown that untreated hearing loss and vision impairment are associated with:
Cognitive decline
Dementia
Falls
Reduced independence
Social isolation
Depression
Reduced quality of life
Early identification allows timely intervention, often before significant functional decline occurs.
Who may benefit?
Recommended for:
Adults over 50 years
Individuals with memory concerns
Patients with cardiovascular risk factors
People experiencing hearing or vision changes
Anyone interested in monitoring healthy ageing
What happens during the assessment?
Each assessment is completed digitally and typically requires only a few minutes.
The combined assessment usually takes less than 15 minutes.
Preparation
Wear your usual glasses or contact lenses.
Wear hearing aids if normally used.
Complete the assessment in a quiet environment.
Ensure you are well rested.
Advantages
Quick and non-invasive
Evidence-based screening tools
Free to perform
Objective and repeatable
May identify early changes before symptoms become significant
Limitations
These are screening assessments only.
Abnormal results do not diagnose disease and should be followed by comprehensive assessment where appropriate.
How Future Health uses this investigation
Results are interpreted alongside:
Medical history
Cardiovascular risk assessment
Sleep assessment
Blood biomarkers
Physical activity
Mood and lifestyle factors
Where appropriate, patients may be referred for further cognitive testing, audiology, optometry, ophthalmology or specialist assessment.
Related Future Health Domains
Cognitive & Brain Health
Cardiometabolic Health
Healthy Ageing
Falls Prevention
Related Investigations
APOE Genotype
Full Body MRI
Blood Pressure Assessment
Comprehensive Lipid Assessment
Glucose & Insulin Assessment
Somfit Home Sleep Assessment
Fitbit Health Monitoring
Future Health Summary
Maintaining brain health involves more than protecting memory—it also means preserving hearing, vision and the ability to remain independent. These simple screening assessments help identify early changes that can often be addressed before they have a significant impact on long-term health and quality of life.