Middle-Age Hearing Loss Could Accelerate Cognitive Decline

Middle-Age Hearing Loss Could Accelerate Cognitive Decline

A study tracking 805 Brazilians in their 50s over an eight-year period has concluded that greater focus on hearing health may play a crucial role in preventing dementia. A major study from Brazil has found that people in their 50s with hearing loss face a greater risk of cognitive decline. The findings, published in the [...]

The Silent Connection: Hearing Loss And Dementia

When you speak to your aging parent, do they keep saying, “what?” Do they answer with something that is not what you asked? These are hints that hearing loss may be a problem. Typically, it gradually gets worse over time. And perhaps you have noticed that when anyone suggests hearing aids, there is resistance. That annoying thing of repeating yourself to an aging loved one who didn’t listen to you is not just an inconvenience. It can also be a s…