Objectives To investigate factors that influence hearing aid use according to the Theoretical
Domains Framework (TDF). The TDF is a behavioral science framework that aids …

Hearing impairment commonly co-occurs with dementia. Audiologists, therefore, need to be
prepared to address the specific needs of people living with dementia (PwD). PwD have …

Introduction: Hearing, vision, and cognitive impairment commonly co-occur in older people.
However, the rate of recognition and appropriate management of combined hearing and …

Victorian era psychologists were the first to comment on associations between sensory and
cognitive function. More recently, hearing loss has been shown as a marker of risk for …

Background Hearing loss, a highly prevalent sensory impairment affecting older adults, is a
risk factor for cognition decline. However, there were very limited studies on this association …

Abstract Background and Objectives The prevalence of cognitive impairment and sensory
loss in hearing or vision increases with age. Based on the Information Processing Model …

Background Vision and hearing impairments often co‐exist with dementia, and all are
independently associated with limitations in daily activities. Our aim was to examine the …

Purpose: The current standard for management of hearing loss in the United States involves
the use of a hearing aid. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the use of a hearing aid may be …

Sensory impairments, such as visual and hearing impairments, and cognitive decline are
prevalent among mid-age and older adults in China. With 4-year longitudinal data from the …

Background Sensory processing abnormalities are common in schizophrenia (SZ) and
impact everyday functions, such as speech perception in noisy environments. Auditory …