For individuals with hearing impairment, hearing aid (HA) use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia and cognitive impairment, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in Neurology.

Over 7 years, hearing aid prescription did not improve cognition but was associated with a significant reduction in the risk for dementia in older adults with moderate hearing loss.

A new study has found that for people with moderate hearing loss, being prescribed hearing aids had little impact on ...

A newly published study reports that among older adults with moderate hearing loss, being prescribed hearing aids did not lead to noticeable improvements on standard memory and thinking tests. The ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Jan. 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Some seniors are loathe to don a hearing aid, ...

Dementia is a serious health concern among older adults. Approximately 22% of Americans ages 85 to 89 have dementia, and that number increases to 33% for people older than 90. As baby boomers reach ...

Hearing aids don’t boost cognitive test scores in moderate hearing loss, but regular use is linked to a lower risk of ...