Effect of hearing loss and vestibular decline on cognitive function in older subjects: correlation with cortical auditory evoked potentials and mri brain volume changes. University of Antwerp
The world population has been aging dramatically, with 12% aged 60 years or older, and a rising number developing dementia. Yet, until now no cure or therapy to slow down the disease has been identified. Recent studies have established that hearing loss increases the risk for developing dementia. Because hearing loss can be treated with a hearing aid or cochlear implantation, this could potentially delay the onset of dementia. Many studies have ...