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March 12, 2026The Journals of Gerontology Series B1 citations

Effects of hearing aid use on memory, executive function, and cognitive impairment among older adults with hearing loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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GLGuangwen LiuPeking UniversityZZZhiyue ZhangChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeYYYe YangInstitute for the Future

Key Points

  • This review aims to assess the cognitive impacts of hearing aid usage in older adults suffering from hearing loss.
  • Conducted a systematic review of existing studies on hearing aids and cognitive outcomes.
  • Included analysis of memory, executive function, and cognitive impairment.
  • Employed meta-analysis techniques to evaluate the results across studies.
  • Evidence indicates cognitive benefits from hearing aids in memory and executive function.
  • Mixed results highlighted the variability in cognitive improvements across different domains.
  • Recommendations suggest personalized interventions for effective rehabilitation.

Abstract

Cognitive benefits of hearing aid use were found among older adults with hearing loss, with mixed evidence based on different domains. Personalized interventions among individuals with different characteristics were recommended in the hearing aids rehabilitation.

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Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25b5496eeacc4fcec9fdahttps://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbag033
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