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January 18, 2026Journal of Ageing and LongevityOpen Access

The Impacts of Age-Related Peripheral Hearing Loss, Central Auditory Processing, and Cognition on Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Scoping Review

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SVSamantha Estefanía Ortega VásquezCalvin UniversityABAnna BiermaCalvin UniversityBKBrian M. KreismanCalvin University

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Overview

This scoping review explores the effects of age-related hearing loss and cognition on quality of life in older adults, suggesting essential clinical implications for care.

Key Points

  • The review aims to understand how age-related hearing loss, auditory processing deficits, and cognitive decline affect older adults' quality of life.
  • Conducted a systematic search of peer-reviewed literature across multiple databases
  • Followed PRISMA guidelines for scoping reviews
  • Included studies on the impact of age-related hearing loss and cognitive deficits on quality of life
  • Age-related hearing loss is linked to dementia risk and negatively impacts mental health and social participation
  • Cognitive decline contributes to reduced overall wellbeing and functioning in older adults
  • Audiological interventions can improve quality of life measures within the ICF framework

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Vásquez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696c789ceb60fb80d1396ca9https://doi.org/10.3390/jal6010012
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