Hearing aid use linked to reduced cognitive decline: review
Use of devices also tied to 3% improvement in cognitive test scores in the short term
For individuals with hearing loss, use of hearing aid devices is associated with a reduced risk for long-term cognitive decline, according to a review published in JAMA Neurology.
The authors from Singapore say their findings may serve as an impetus for doctors treating patients with hearing loss to persuade them to adopt hearing devices.
