Why treating this common hearing issue may delay dementia

Why treating this common hearing issue may delay dementia

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Scientist warn of link between hearing loss and onset of dementia

Anyone who is struggling to hear everyday conversations or dialogue on TV shows should immediately take a hearing test, a leading audiologist has warned.

One in three cases of dementia could be triggered by common condition

A COMMON condition that affects millions of Brits could be responsible for one in three cases of dementia, say researchers. Treating the condition might delay dementia for a large number of older adults, they add. GettyHearing loss could be responsible for one in three cases of dementia, according to new research[/caption] There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people living with dementia in the UK and this is projected to rise to 1.4 milli…