by Alzheimer’s Research UK Two studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2019 have explored whether losing multiple senses, including hearing and sight, increases the risk of dementia. In 2017, an important report identified mid-life hearing loss as a major risk factor for dementia. As hearing loss is so widespread, treating hearing loss might have a large impact on the overall...
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Loss of multiple senses increases dementia risk
by Alzheimer’s Research UK Credit: CC0 Public Domain Two studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2019 have explored whether losing multiple senses, including hearing and sight, increases the risk of dementia. In 2017, an important report identified mid-life hearing loss as a major risk factor for dementia. As hearing loss is so widespread, treating hearing...