This article reviews the cognitive changes that occur with normal aging, the structural and
functional correlates of these cognitive changes, and the prevalence and cognitive effects of …

With the increasing number of older adults around the world, the overall number of dementia
cases is expected to rise dramatically in the next 40 years. In 2020, nearly 6 million …

Impaired hearing and cognition are disabling conditions among older adults. Research has
presented inconsistent conclusions regarding hearing impairment posing a risk for cognitive …

Adult aging is accompanied by declines in many areas of cognitive functioning, including
reduced memory for new information. Potential sources of these declines are well …

Accumulating evidence points to a link between age-related hearing loss and cognitive
decline, but their relationship is not clear. Does one cause the other, or does some third …

All people want to age “successfully,” maintaining functional capacity and quality of life as
they reach advanced age. Achieving this goal depends on preserving optimal cognitive and …

As our society ages, the topic of cognitive aging is becoming increasingly important. This
volume provides an accessible overview of how the cognitive system changes as a function …

Argues that perception and cognition must be considered as parts of an integrated system if
researchers are to understand how they are affected by age. The authors review evidence …

Objective: To determine the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive function as
assessed with a standardized neurocognitive battery. We hypothesized a priori that greater …

This chapter outlines the changes in cognition that occur in normal human aging, in an effort
to provide a backdrop against which neural changes can be interpreted. It highlights the …