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 - September 15, 2023 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