Hearing Impairment and Cognitive Decline in Older, Community-Dwelling Adults

Background Hearing impairment is prevalent among older adults and has been identified as a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia. We evaluated the association of hearing impairment with long-term cognitive decline among community-dwelling older adults. Methods A population-based longitudinal study of adults not using hearing aids who had hearing acuity and cognitive function assessed in 1992–1996, and were followed for a maximum of...