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ArticleHNO2026

[The ZusammenHÖREN project-a follow-up study on hearing loss and cognitive decline in long-term care facilities for the elderly].

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

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Lisa KrechKlinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, KRH Klinikum Nordstadt, Haltenhoffstr. 41 (Haus D), 30167, Hannover, Deutschland. l.krech@web.de.
A Pähler Vor der HolteKlinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, KRH Klinikum Nordstadt, Haltenhoffstr. 41 (Haus D), 30167, Hannover, Deutschland.
M BockKlinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, KRH Klinikum Nordstadt, Haltenhoffstr. 41 (Haus D), 30167, Hannover, Deutschland.
M SeidelKlinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, KRH Klinikum Nordstadt, Haltenhoffstr. 41 (Haus D), 30167, Hannover, Deutschland.
M RickeKlinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, KRH Klinikum Nordstadt, Haltenhoffstr. 41 (Haus D), 30167, Hannover, Deutschland.
V LessInstitut für Statistik, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, Königsworther Platz 1, 30167, Hannover, Deutschland.
P SibbertsenInstitut für Statistik, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover, Königsworther Platz 1, 30167, Hannover, Deutschland.
H-J WelkoborskyKlinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, KRH Klinikum Nordstadt, Haltenhoffstr. 41 (Haus D), 30167, Hannover, Deutschland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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.

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Cognitive DysfunctionHearing LossHomes for the AgedAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLong-Term CareMaleCare facilitiesCognitive declineDementiaHearing lossSensorineural hearing loss

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PMID41644837

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