Age-Related Hearing Loss, Brain Health, and Dementia

Age-Related Hearing Loss, Brain Health, and Dementia reviews the effects of hearing loss on the brain and examines the most up-to-date perspectives on the possible causal relation between hearing loss and cognitive impairment. Through this synthesis, the book explores the links between hearing loss and the brain to improve understanding and promote better hearing for better brain health.

4 Stars! "...examines how age-related hearing loss can influence dementia risk.... It covers practical aspects like screening for hearing loss, rehabilitation, and prevention of dementia.... The book’s objective is to provide clarity on the role of age-related hearing loss in cognitive decline. [This] is a worthy objective as hearing loss is highly prevalent... and very treatable. In addition, the title bridges two fields that are normally not addressed together: otology and cognitive neurology. This title more than meets its objective as a one stop reference to basic science, epidemiological data, and clinical evidence.... A unique strength is its focused integration of auditory science with dementia research; an area often treated superficially in broader cognitive aging texts. The writing is clear, concise, and consistent in tone, making complex concepts accessible without oversimplification. This book is a high-quality and valuable contribution to the literature on sensory aging and cognitive health, offering extensive, up-to-date synthesis of evidence." Review by Sridhara Yaddanapudi, MD (Thomas Jefferson University). ©Doody's Review Service, 2026. Doody's Score: 94, 4 Stars!