Untreated Hearing Loss, Hearing Aids, and Cognition: Correlational Outcomes 2025

Failing to address potentially modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline deprives patients of the opportunity to make informed decisions regarding potential opportunities to change their long-term cognitive health trajectory.

Regarding hearing loss and dementia, the correlations are also significant. No responsible professional would make a blanket statement saying “hearing loss causes dementia.” However, it does appear clear that “untreated hearing loss in at-risk patients tends to exacerbate dementia.” (The term “at-risk” refers to individuals from lower socio-economi... See more

Multiple correlational, meta-analysis, and longitudinal peer-reviewed reports have demonstrated that untreated hearing loss tends to exacerbate cognitive decline in people “at risk.” Likewise, professionally fitted prescription hearing aids have been shown to delay or attenuate the adverse effects of hearing loss on cognitive decline for many peopl... See more