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Hearing Loss and Comorbidities: 2022 Update

In 2017, Harvey Abrams, Ph.D. published a paper examining specific chronic conditions associated with hearing loss titled Hearing Loss and Associated Comorbidities: What Do We Know? This white paper expands on the first paper, exploring current associations between hearing loss and:

  • Falls risk
  • Psychosocial disorders (depression, loneliness and social isolation)
  • Cognitive impairment including dementia
  • Cardiovascular disease

One topic not addressed in the 2017 paper – but added to this review – is the discussion associated with the combined effects of hearing and visual impairment, or dual sensory impairment (DSI).

This paper also provides an update of the literature associated with the potentially modifying effects of audiologic intervention – specifically hearing aids. While by no means an exhaustive review of the subject, this and the 2017 paper, taken together, provide an overview of the research spanning the last 10 years.

FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. Automatic speech recognition software generates captions of what the other party to the call says, and, in certain circumstances, a live communications assistant may be included on the call to make needed corrections and/or add call details. The captions are then sent to the phone. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund. To learn more, visit fcc.gov. Third-party charges may apply: the Hamilton CapTel phone requires high-speed internet access (Wi-Fi capable) and in some cases, may require telephone service. When using Hamilton CapTel on a smartphone or tablet and not on Wi-Fi, a data plan is required. Hamilton CapTel may be used to make 911 calls but may not function the same as traditional 911 services. For more information about the benefits and limitations of Hamilton CapTel and Emergency 911 calling, visit HamiltonCapTel.com/911. Courtesy of Cisco Systems, Inc. Unauthorized use not permitted. “Noah” is a registered trademark of HIMSA II K/S in the USA. Outside the USA, “Noah” is a trademark of HIMSA II K/S. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. CapTel is a registered trademark of Ultratec, Inc. Copyright ©2024 Hamilton Relay. Hamilton is a registered trademark of Nedelco, Inc. d/b/a/ Hamilton Telecommunications.