A non-verbal dichotic listening test may help reveal how dementia leads to hearing loss, according to a presentation at the ...

Research indicates a significant link between hearing loss and dementia risk, with untreated hearing loss identified as a ...

Hearing loss has been tied to dementia risk, with some studies suggesting hearing aids may help prevent it. But how strong is the evidence and what should physicians advise?

Rising evidence shows untreated hearing loss may account for nearly 32% of dementia cases. Experts advocate regular hearing ...

Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Dr. Frank Lin of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health about the link between hearing loss and dementia, and how over-the-counter hearing aids may help.

Is there a link between hearing loss and dementia? While research is still developing, hearing loss is a leading, but potentially modifiable risk factor. In this article, we’ll explore the ...

People who develop hearing problems during mid-life (aged 40–65) have an increased risk of developing dementia. It may also be one of the early symptoms of dementia. Many people start to lose their ...

Studies have found that hearing loss in older adults is a risk factor for developing dementia. But less than 30% of older people experiencing hearing loss have ever tried using a hearing aid.

Hearing loss associated with development of dementia Date: February 15, 2011 Source: JAMA and Archives Journals Summary: Older adults with hearing loss appear more likely to develop dementia, and ...

Hearing loss may increase the risk for dementia, but using hearing aids lowered the risk so it's similar to those without hearing loss, according to the study published Thursday in The Lancet.

Those who suffered hearing loss took 7.7 years to show mental decline, vs. 10.9 years for those with healthy hearing. Social isolation, one of the risk factors for dementia, is one possible ...

"Hearing loss is one of the biggest predictors of dementia in people," Olby says. "Hearing loss also contributes to falls in elderly people, as sensory decline contributes to a loss in motor skills.