Date of Presentation
5-4-2023 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
The term “dementia” includes a wide array of diseases. Millions of Americans are affected by these diseases, especially with aging. Its prevalence makes dementia a candidate for exploratory research in understanding its various etiologies and cause-effect relationships in hopes of developing treatment. Numerous studies have been conducted in an attempt to discern whether a causal relationship exists between hearing loss and dementia, as hearing loss frequently precedes dementia. Some publications have reported a correlation between hearing loss treatment and a decreased dementia incidence rate. This review seeks to investigate the associations between hearing loss and dementia, the efficacy of hearing interventions as a preventative measure, and the potential for using these measures as treatment for dementia.
Keywords
Dementia, Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognition, Hearing Loss
Disciplines
Geriatrics | Medicine and Health Sciences | Otolaryngology | Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Geriatrics Commons, Otolaryngology Commons, Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons
Hearing, Cognitive Decline, and the Value of Hearing Interventions
The term “dementia” includes a wide array of diseases. Millions of Americans are affected by these diseases, especially with aging. Its prevalence makes dementia a candidate for exploratory research in understanding its various etiologies and cause-effect relationships in hopes of developing treatment. Numerous studies have been conducted in an attempt to discern whether a causal relationship exists between hearing loss and dementia, as hearing loss frequently precedes dementia. Some publications have reported a correlation between hearing loss treatment and a decreased dementia incidence rate. This review seeks to investigate the associations between hearing loss and dementia, the efficacy of hearing interventions as a preventative measure, and the potential for using these measures as treatment for dementia.