Background: Hearing loss can impair effective communication between caregivers and
individuals with cognitive impairment. However, hearing loss is not often measured or …

Background Hearing impairment is prevalent among older adults and has been identified as
a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia. We evaluated the association of hearing …

Objectives To test whether hearing aid use alters cognitive trajectories in older adults.
Design US population‐based longitudinal cohort study Setting Data were drawn from the …

Background Previous studies have reported associations between hearing impairment (HI)
and cognitive impairment, but the evidence is not conclusive while considering concurrent …

Hearing loss is a modifiable risk factor for dementia in older adults. Whether hearing aid use
can delay the onset of cognitive decline is unknown. Participants in this study (aged 62–82 …

Background. To investigate the association between hearing loss and cognitive function in a
nationally representative sample of older adults. Methods. We analyzed data from the 1999 …

Objectives To investigate the association between hearing loss, hearing aid use, and
cognitive decline. Design Prospective population‐based study. Setting Data gathered from …

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

Purpose The purpose of this article is to consider the implications of age-related cognitive
decline for hearing health care. Method Recent research and current thinking about age …

Background Due to the aging society, the incidence of age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is
strongly increasing. Hearing loss has a high impact on various aspects of life and may lead …