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<p>This study investigates the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline in elderly people living in care facilities in the greater Hanover area. Hearing loss was assessed using pure-tone and speech audiograms, while cognitive decline was assessed using the mini-mental status test (MMST) and the clock-drawing test. A&#xa0;follow-up examination was carried out on 38&#xa0;participants after 1&#xa0;year. The data suggest a&#xa0;tendency toward residents with poorer hearing exhibiting a&#xa0;faster rate of cognitive decline. These results emphasize the importance of treating hearing impairment in elderly care to mitigate cognitive decline and the progression of possible dementia.</p>

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zusammenHÖREN – eine explorative Follow-up-Studie zu Hörverlust und kognitiver Veränderung in Altenpflegeeinrichtungen

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    2026年2月5日

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  • Lisa Krech,
  • A. Pähler vor der Holte,
  • M. Bock,
  • M. Seidel,
  • M. Ricke,
  • V. Less,
  • P. Sibbertsen,
  • H.-J. Welkoborsky

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This study investigates the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline in elderly people living in care facilities in the greater Hanover area. Hearing loss was assessed using pure-tone and speech audiograms, while cognitive decline was assessed using the mini-mental status test (MMST) and the clock-drawing test. A follow-up examination was carried out on 38 participants after 1 year. The data suggest a tendency toward residents with poorer hearing exhibiting a faster rate of cognitive decline. These results emphasize the importance of treating hearing impairment in elderly care to mitigate cognitive decline and the progression of possible dementia.