US EditionNew Study: Strong Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia
- A 2023 Lancet study found that patients at higher dementia risk who wore hearing aids were less likely to develop dementia over three years.
- Age-Related sensorineural hearing loss from permanent inner ear hair cell damage increases dementia risk, prompting research on hearing aid timing.
- Researchers note that social isolation linked to hearing loss may contribute to cognitive decline, while some adults hesitate to use hearing aids due to discomfort or doubts.
- Dr. Andrew McCall noted that individuals with multiple dementia risk factors who used hearing aids showed a reduced chance of cognitive decline or developing dementia during the study, emphasizing the importance of personalized device adjustments by audiologists.
- The findings suggest that adults with hearing loss and multiple dementia risks might benefit from hearing aids, although definitive prevention effects remain unproven.
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Here are 10 early signs of hearing loss that you shouldn’t overlook, say hearing specialists
Many overlook ear health until infections, ringing, or itching arise. However, hearing specialists say once symptoms appear, hearing suddenly becomes a top concern. While some hearing loss is normal with ... Read more The post Here are 10 early signs of hearing loss that you shouldn’t overlook, say hearing specialists appeared first on My Positive Outlooks.
Wearing Hearing Aids May Help Delay Dementia, Especially for Those at Higher Risk, UCLA Expert Says
Several studies have shown the connection between hearing loss and dementia, one suggesting patients who have hearing loss and wear hearing aids have a reduced risk of dementia compared with those have hearing loss without wearing aids.
How is hearing loss understood in babies? What are the first symptoms that make it manifest? How are newborn hearing tests performed? Why should treatment be started in the first 6 months? What are the risk factors that can cause hearing loss? How does early diagnosis affect the child's future? 3 out of every 1000 babies are born with hearing loss, and if this condition goes unnoticed, it can affect many areas from the child's language developme…
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