ArticleAudiology research2024
Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline in the Aging Population: Emerging Perspectives in Audiology.
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- Association between subjective hearing difficulty and cognitive impairment among community-dwelling older adults: A secondary analysis of the 2023 National Survey of Older Koreans.Journal of Korean gerontological nursing · 2026Article
- Auditory Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Disorders: A Literature Review.Journal of otology · 2026Review
- Hearing Loss as a Potentially Modifiable Marker of Dementia Risk: Neurological Evidence, Uncertainty, and Clinical Interpretation.Neuro-degenerative diseases · 2026Review
- Pilot Study on the Development of a Screening Questionnaire for Hearing and Cognitive Function: Exploration of Cognitive Domain Items.Journal of audiology & otology · 2026Article
- Cognitive effects of untreated unilateral and bilateral hearing loss in midlife: Preliminary evidence.PloS one · 2026Article
- Retrocochlear Auditory Dysfunctions (RADs) and Their Treatment: A Narrative Review.Audiology research · 2025Review
- Simulated Hearing Loss in Healthy Young Adults Does Not Change Reactive Balance Responses.Journal of motor control and learning · 2025Article
- Prognostic Significance of Isolated Low-Frequency Hearing Loss: A Longitudinal Audiometric Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Age-related hearing loss associated with cognitive impairment in the Polish cohort of the PURE study.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2025Article
- Multidimensional relationships between sensory perception and cognitive aging.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2024Article
- Advances in Research on the Association between Age-Related Hearing Loss and Risk of Falls and Fractures.Noise & healthReview
- Sound and Alzheimer's Disease-From Harmful Noise to Beneficial Soundscape Augmentation and Music Therapy.Noise & healthReview
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Abstract
In this perspective article, the author explores the connections between hearing loss, central auditory processing, and cognitive decline, offering insights into the complex dynamics at play. Drawing upon a range of studies, the relationship between age-related central auditory processing disorders and Alzheimer's disease is discussed, with the aim of enhancing our understanding of these interconnected conditions. Highlighting the evolving significance of audiologists in the dual management of cognitive health and hearing impairments, the author focuses on their role in identifying early signs of cognitive impairment and evaluates various cognitive screening tools used in this context. The discussion extends to adaptations of hearing assessments for older adults, especially those diagnosed with dementia, and highlights the significance of objective auditory electrophysiological tests. These tests are presented as vital in assessing the influence of aging and Alzheimer's disease on auditory processing capabilities and to signal cognitive dysfunction. The article underscores the critical role of audiologists in addressing the challenges faced by the aging population. The perspective calls for further research to improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in audiology, and emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach in tackling the nexus of hearing loss, auditory processing, and cognitive decline.
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