Insights from The Orlando Senior Help Desk Hearing loss and dementia

If you notice a loved one repeatedly asking the same questions, becoming more confused, or struggling with memory, you might assume they have dementia. However, these symptoms could also be signs of hearing loss.

Recent research, as published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine, highlights the connection between cognitive decline and hearing loss, confirming what many health professionals have long suspected: hearing loss can significantly contribute to cognitive impairment.

A groundbreaking study conducted by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine exp...