College
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Keywords
Dementia, Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognition, Hearing Loss
Date of Presentation
5-4-2023 12:00 AM
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.
Disciplines
Geriatrics | Medicine and Health Sciences | Otolaryngology | Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
DOI
10.31986/issn.2689-0690_rdw.stratford_research_day.53_2023
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.
