Although a causal association remains to be determined, epidemiologic evidence suggests
an association between hearing loss and increased risk of dementia. If we determine the …

Sensory abilities decline with age. More than 5% of the world's population, approximately
360 million people, have disabling hearing loss. In adults, disabling hearing loss is defined …

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data on audiometric
hearing loss, self-reported trouble hearing, and the use of hearing aids and assistive …

Aim: Best-practice in audiological rehabilitation takes a holistic client-and family-centred
approach and considers hearing care in the context of personal well-being. Hearing loss not …

Importance Hearing loss is common in older adults and associated with adverse health and
social outcomes. Objective To update the evidence review on screening for hearing loss in …

There is robust evidence that sex (biological) and gender (behavioral/social) differences
influence hearing loss risk and outcomes. These differences are noted for animals and …

This review examines findings from functional neuroimaging studies of speech recognition
in noise to provide a neural systems level explanation for the effort and fatigue that can be …

Sensory input provides the signals used by the brain when listeners understand speech and
participate in social activities with other people in a range of everyday situations. When …

Objective: While the benefits of hearing aids among older adults with presbycusis have been
well documented, there is limited research on hearing-aid usage. The aim of this review is to …

Hearing impairment in older adulthood puts people at risk of communication difficulties,
disengagement from listening, and social withdrawal. Here, we develop a model of listening …