Potential cognitive decline from hearing loss could be avoided
January 14, 2014
Clarksville, TN – People who choose to seek treatment for hearing loss will be happy to know that they have also reduced their risk of serious cognitive disease. According to recent research by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, depending upon the severity, people with hearing loss may face a 36% increase in the risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases.
Dr. Emi Lejeune conducts a hearing evaluation on a young patient (Bill Larason Clarksville Online)
