scholarly journals Age related hearing loss and cognitive impairment - a current perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 317
Author(s):  
Santosh K. Swain
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Age ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Current Perspective ◽  
Age Related Hearing Loss

Age related hearing loss (ARHL) is one of the commonest health conditions of the elderly people which have an important relation with the cognition. Long standing hearing deprivation leads to decline of the cognitive performance. This has impact on quality of communication and result in social isolation, depression and enhances the dementia. Cognitive decline may be misdiagnosed or over-diagnosed when the sensory abilities of the patients are not properly evaluated. Adequate intervention by use of hearing aid or cochlear implant improves the communication, cognitive function, social, emotion function and positively impact on the quality of life. With rise of the elderly population and concomitant increase of ARHL with associated cognitive impairment, it is imperative to discuss this morbid clinical entity in present scenario. Cognitive decline in elderly age have a profound impact on the affected person, on caregivers and society. The financial costs for cognitive impairment in ARHL are also major source of concern for the society. In this review article, we focus on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, hypotheses of etiological mechanisms between the ARHL and cognitive decline or impairment, impact of cognitive impairment on quality of life and prevention.

scholarly journals Sensorial frailty: age-related hearing loss and the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in later life

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 204062231881100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Panza ◽  
Madia Lozupone ◽  
Rodolfo Sardone ◽  
Petronilla Battista ◽  
Marco Piccininni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Clinical Condition ◽  
Oldest Old ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Age Related Hearing Loss

The peripheral hearing alterations and central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) associated with age-related hearing loss (ARHL), may impact cognitive disorders in older age. In older age, ARHL is also a significant marker for frailty, another age-related multidimensional clinical condition with a nonspecific state of vulnerability, reduced multisystem physiological reserve, and decreased resistance to different stressors (i.e. sensorial impairments, psychosocial stress, diseases, injuries). The multidimensional nature of frailty required an approach based on different pathogeneses because this clinical condition may include sensorial, physical, social, nutritional, cognitive, and psychological phenotypes. In the present narrative review, the cumulative epidemiological evidence coming from several longitudinal population-based studies, suggested convincing links between peripheral ARHL and incident cognitive decline and dementia. Moreover, a few longitudinal case-control and population-based studies also suggested that age-related CAPD in ARHL, may be central in determining an increased risk of incident cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Cumulative meta-analytic evidence confirmed cross-sectional and longitudinal association of both peripheral ARHL and age-related CAPD with different domains of cognitive functions, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia, while the association with dementia subtypes such as AD and vascular dementia remained unclear. However, ARHL may represent a modifiable condition and a possible target for secondary prevention of cognitive impairment in older age, social isolation, late-life depression, and frailty. Further research is required to determine whether broader hearing rehabilitative interventions including coordinated counseling and environmental accommodations could delay or halt cognitive and global decline in the oldest old with both ARHL and dementia.

The Influence of Social Support and Coping on Quality of Life Among Elderly With Age-Related Hearing Loss

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Moser ◽  
Wolfgang Luxenberger ◽  
Wolfgang Freidl
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
World Health ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Age Related Hearing Loss

Purpose The consequences of hearing loss hinder the everyday life of older adults and are associated with reduced well-being. The research aim was to explore the influence of hearing problems, various coping strategies, and perceived social support on quality of life. Method Sixty-five older adults with age-related hearing loss (≥55 years) in Austria participated and completed a paper–pencil survey with standardized questionnaires: Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly (Ventry and Weinstein, 1982), Assessment for Coping and Stress (Laireiter, 1997), short form of the Social Support Questionnaire (Fydrich, Sommer, Tydecks, & Brähler, 2009), and World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale–Brief Version (World Health Organization, 1996). Results Quality of life was predicted by perceived social support and the number of comorbid diseases (i.e., the physical, psychological, environmental, and social quality of life was better the greater the extent of perceived social support and poorer the more diseases from which the participants suffered). Conclusions Perceived social support may be a relevant factor to focus on in auditory rehabilitation programs, in particular, for participants who communicate little support in hearing-related situations and are, hence, at a relative disadvantage. The involvement of significant others in counseling could facilitate the everyday life for older adults with age-related hearing loss and their significant others.

scholarly journals Coping with age-related hearing loss: patient-caregiver dyad effects on quality of life

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sébastien Lazzarotto ◽  
Florence Martin ◽  
Anne Saint-Laurent ◽  
Zeinab Hamidou ◽  
Valérie Aghababian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Age Related Hearing Loss

scholarly journals Age-related hearing loss in individuals and their caregivers: effects of coping on the quality of life among the dyads

2016 ◽  
Vol Volume 10 ◽  
pp. 2279-2287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastien Lazzarotto ◽  
Karine Baumstarck ◽  
Anderson Loundou ◽  
Zeinab Hamidou ◽  
Valerie Aghababian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Age Related Hearing Loss

scholarly journals Screening Methods for Age-Related Hearing Loss in Older Patients with Cancer: A Review of the Literature

Geriatrics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Lycke ◽  
Tessa Lefebvre ◽  
Lieselot Cool ◽  
Koen Van Eygen ◽  
Tom Boterberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Cumulative Effect ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Hearing Sensitivity ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Age Related Hearing Loss

As people grow older, they may experience loss in hearing sensitivity. Age-related hearing loss may negatively affect the patient’s quality of life as it may lead to social isolation. In older patients with cancer, hearing loss can seriously interfere with the patient’s ability to deal properly with all aspects of their disease, and may have a cumulative effect on their already decreased quality of life. Therefore, the proper screening of those conditions is essential in order to optimise the patient’s comfort during and after treatment. This review article aims at providing a concise image of the nature of age-related hearing loss, and provides an overview of the screening methods that could be used in older patients with cancer.

scholarly journals Safety and Efficacy for the Combination of Alpha Lipoic Acid, Gingko Biloba, Vitamin C, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Methylcobalamin, Vitamin E and Chromium Picolinate for the Medical Management of Age Related Hearing Loss: Post Marketing Surveillance Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (07) ◽  
pp. 446-450
Author(s):  
Dr. Mayuresh Kiran ◽  
Mr. Lalit Pawaskar ◽  
Ms. Shaheen Sheikh ◽  
Ms. Pramita Waghambare
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Vitamin B6 ◽  
Chromium Picolinate ◽  
Life Score ◽  
Gingko Biloba ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Age Related Hearing Loss

Introduction: Age related hearing loss is defined as a bilateral, progressive, symmetrical age-related sensorineural hearing loss, which is most pronounced at the higher frequencies. It is considered that oxidative stress has a central role in the pathology of age-related hearing loss so, this study was conducted to test the efficacy and safety for the combination of antioxidants for the treatment of age-related hearing loss. Methodology: This was a multi-centric study conducted at 11 clinical trial sites. Out of total 176 enrolled, 160 trial subjects completed the study. For efficacy assessment, 2 parameters were used including hearing related quality of life score and score obtained from hearing impairment questionnaire on day 0 (visit 1), 45 (visit 2) and 90 (visit 3). Results: At visit 1, the mean hearing related quality of life score was 4.437 increased to 5.725 at visit 2 and further increased to 6.906 at visit 3. At visit 2 and 3, the increase in hearing related quality of life score was 29.028% and 55.645% respectively as compared to baseline. The score obtained from hearing impairment questionnaire was 25.581 at visit 1 reduced to 16.200 and further reduced to 9.943 at visit 3. Conclusion:  The combination of Alpha lipoic acid, Gingko biloba, Vitamin C, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Methyl cobalamin, Vitamin E and Chromium Picolinate can be used for the medical management of age related hearing loss.

scholarly journals Auditory Processing Performance of the Middle-Aged and Elderly: Auditory or Cognitive Decline?

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (01) ◽  
pp. 005-014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina F. B. Murphy ◽  
Camila M. Rabelo ◽  
Marcela L. Silagi ◽  
Leticia L. Mansur ◽  
Doris E. Bamiou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Auditory Processing ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Frequency Pattern ◽  
Speech In Noise ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Age Related Hearing Loss

AbstractDespite the well-established relationship between aging and auditory processing decline, identifying the extent to which age effect is the main factor on auditory processing performance remains a great challenge due to the co-occurrence of age-related hearing loss and age-related cognitive decline as potential confounding factors.To investigate the effects of age-related hearing loss and working memory on the clinical evaluation of auditory processing of middle-aged and elderly.Cross-sectional study.A total of 77 adults between 50 and 70 yr of age were invited to participate in the study.The participants were recruited from a larger study that focused on the assessment and management of sensory and cognitive skills in elderly participants. Only participants with normal hearing or mild-to-moderate age-related hearing loss, with no evidence of cognitive, psychological, or neurological conditions were included. Speech-in-noise, dichotic digit, and frequency pattern tests were conducted as well as a working memory test. The hearing loss effect was investigated using an audibility index, calculated from the audiometric threshold. The performance on the digit span test was used to investigate working memory effects. Both hearing loss and working memory effects were investigated via correlation and regression analyses, partialling out age effects. The significance level was set at p < 0.05.The results demonstrated that, while hearing loss was associated to the speech-in-noise performance, working memory was associated to the frequency pattern and dichotic digit performances. Regression analyses confirmed the relative contribution of hearing loss to the variance in speech-in-noise and working memory test to the variance in frequency pattern and dichotic digit test performance.The performance decline of the elderly in auditory processing tests may be partially attributable to the working memory performance and, consequently, to the cognitive decline exhibited by this population. Mild-to-moderate hearing loss seems to affect performance on specific auditory processing tasks, such as speech in noise, reinforcing the idea that auditory processing disorder in the elderly might also be associated to auditory peripheral deficits.

Quality of life in patients with untreated age-related hearing loss

2010 ◽  
Vol 124 (8) ◽  
pp. 835-841 ◽  
Author(s):  
H S Chew ◽  
S Yeak
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Short Form ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Short Form 36 ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Hearing Handicap

AbstractBackground:Hearing loss commonly affects quality of life in the elderly, yet is often neglected.Objectives:To investigate the impact of untreated age-related hearing loss on the quality of life of elderly individuals, and to assess the usefulness of quality of life questionnaires as screening tools for significant hearing loss.Methods:We recruited 80 patients aged 50 years or more with untreated hearing impairment. The Short Form 36 Health Survey and the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly Screening Version questionnaire were administered.Results:There was no significant association between severity of hearing impairment and Short Form 36 Health Survey scores. However, dose-graded correlation was observed between severity of hearing loss and Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly Screening Version questionnaire scores (p < 0.001). A score for the latter questionnaire of more than 8 was 72.8 per cent sensitive and 71.4 per cent specific in detecting clinically significant hearing loss of at least 40 dB (receiver operating characteristic = 0.83).Conclusion:The Short Form 36 Health Survey, a generic measure, lacked specificity and sensitivity in detecting clinically significant hearing loss. However, significant hearing impairment was reflected in the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly Screening Version questionnaire scores, suggesting that this is a good, disease-specific screening tool. A combination of functional (i.e. the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly Screening Version questionnaire) and physiological (i.e. audiometric) assessment is recommended to investigate hearing loss in elderly individuals.

scholarly journals Monitoring Health Parameters of Elders to Support Independent Living and Improve Their Quality of Life

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 517
Author(s):  
Ilia Adami ◽  
Michalis Foukarakis ◽  
Stavroula Ntoa ◽  
Nikolaos Partarakis ◽  
Nikolaos Stefanakis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Health And Well Being

Improving the well-being and quality of life of the elderly population is closely related to assisting them to effectively manage age-related conditions such as chronic illnesses and anxiety, and to maintain their independence and self-sufficiency as much as possible. This paper presents the design, architecture and implementation structure of an adaptive system for monitoring the health and well-being of the elderly. The system was designed following best practices of the Human-Centred Design approach involving representative end-users from the early stages.

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