Tuesday 18 July 2023

Link between hearing aids and dementia revealed

Link between hearing aids and dementia revealed Hearing aids might reduce cognitive decline in older adults, but only in people who are at higher risk of dementia, research has suggested.

The study found the devices and audiological support services did not have any impact on cognitive decline over three years in a general population of older adults.

However, treating hearing loss was found to protect against cognitive decline – loss of memory and thinking skills – in older adults at greater risk of dementia. The Independent

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