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Hearing loss linked to dementia risk and cognitive decline
Hearing loss is identified as a potential risk factor for dementia. According to ENT specialist Prof. Dr. Christopher Bohr, while hearing loss and dementia are distinct conditions, they are closely linked.
In the randomized ACHIEVE study, researchers found that treating hearing loss with hearing aids in older adults at high risk for cognitive decline slowed mental deterioration by 48 percent over a three-year period.
Prof. Bohr notes that individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss often experience increased mental fatigue because they must concentrate much harder to follow conversations. This exhaustion can lead to social withdrawal or inappropriate responses, which are sometimes mistaken for dementia symptoms.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Hearing loss is a potential risk factor for dementia. www.fehmarn24.de · www.hna.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mild to moderate hearing loss requires increased concentration to follow conversations, which can lead to fatigue. www.fehmarn24.de · www.hna.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Treating hearing loss with hearing aids slowed cognitive decline by 48 percent within three years in high-risk older adults. www.fehmarn24.de · www.hna.de · www.op-online.de