Dementia and Hearing Aid Use and Cessation: A National Study
CONCLUSIONS: Older adults with (vs. without) dementia are more likely to cease hearing aid use over time, most notably during the first year after adoption. Strategies to support hearing ability, such as self-management or care partner education, may improve communication for those living with co-occurring hearing loss and dementia.PMID:37713529 | DOI:10.1044/2023_AJA-23-00038
Source: American Journal of Audiology - Category: Audiology Authors: Danielle S Powell Emmanuel E Garcia Morales Esther Oh Jennifer A Deal Quincy M Samus Jennifer L Wolff Nicholas S Reed Source Type: research
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