Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is a common problem for older adults, leading to
communication difficulties, isolation, and cognitive decline. Recently, hearing loss has been …

The vast increase in Alzheimer disease (AD) worldwide has grave implications for
individuals, family support systems and the health-care systems that will attempt to cope with …

Importance Hearing loss is associated with cognitive decline. However, it is unclear if
hearing restorative devices may have a beneficial effect on cognition. Objective To evaluate …

Background Dementia and hearing loss are both highly prevalent conditions among older
adults. We aimed to examine the association between hearing aid use and risk of all-cause …

Importance Epidemiologic research on the possible link between age-related hearing loss
(ARHL) and cognitive decline and dementia has produced inconsistent results. Clarifying …

Recent research has linked age-related hearing loss to impaired performance across
cognitive domains and increased risk for dementia diagnosis. The data linking hearing …

Background: Age-related peripheral hearing impairment (HI) is prevalent, treatable, and may
be a risk factor for dementia in older adults. In prospective analysis, we quantified the …

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 …

The amount of attention to age-related hearing loss (ARHL) has been growing, not only from
the perspective of being one of the most common health conditions affecting older adults …

Background Hearing impairment was recently identified as the most prominent risk factor for
dementia. However, the mechanisms underlying the link between hearing impairment and …