Treating hearing loss may delay dementia onset in at-risk seniors

Treating hearing loss may delay dementia onset in at-risk seniors

As the global population ages, researchers are uncovering a tool in the fight against cognitive decline — better management of age-related hearing loss.

Nearly One Third of Dementia Cases Tied to Audiometry-Measured Hearing Loss

Hearing loss measured by audiometry, but not self-report, is linked to increased dementia risk, especially in women and those aged 75 years or older, new data show.