Optimizing hearing aid use can improve quality of life for older adults with dementia
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 28, 2022
Older adults with dementia may benefit from improving their hearing aid handling skills, according to the findings of a study newly published in JAMDA, The Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Hearing loss linked to increased risk for dementia
Jan 05, 2024
A higher risk for dementia was seen for those with hearing loss not using hearing aids compared with those who were using hearing aids.
Use of hearing aids reduces dementia risk in those with hearing loss
Apr 14, 2023
The risk for all-cause dementia increased for those with hearing loss without hearing aids but not for those with hearing aid use.
Hearing loss linked to increased risk for dementia
Jan 12, 2023
The authors say that the findings support public health action to improve hearing aid access.
More frequent hearing aid use could help stave off dementia, experts suggest
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 08, 2024
Newly available non-prescription hearing aid use could have major overall health benefits and reduce the risk of dementia, experts say.
New hearing aid technologies, designs help erase stigma of hearing loss, treatment
By
Dan Troast
Jun 27, 2024
We must continue to promote and acknowledge the realities of hearing loss and its progressive dangers while we work to make hearing care more accessible and acceptable to everyone.
Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
Review links hearing aid devices with reduced cognitive decline
Dec 06, 2022
Further, the use of devices is linked to a 3% improvement in cognitive test scores in the short term.
Hearing intervention may have effect on cognitive change
Jul 20, 2023
No effect was seen in the total cohort composed of two populations, but sensitivity analysis revealed an effect of intervention in the cohort at higher risk for cognitive decline.
How mobile audiology can help improve resident quality of life
By
Katy Crisp, AuD
Mar 21, 2024
Maintaining optimal hearing is essential for senior living residents and other older adults to uphold their independence and active lifestyle. Hearing issues in many adults in the United States, however,...