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Cognitive benefits of hearing intervention vary by risk of cognitive decline: A secondary analysis of the ACHIEVE trial

J. R. Pike, Alison R. Huang, Nicholas S. Reed, Michelle L. Arnold, T. Chisolm, David J. Couper, Jennifer A. Deal, N. Glynn et al.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, 2025

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Abstract

Results from the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) trial suggest hearing intervention may not reduce 3‐year cognitive decline in all older adults with hearing loss but may be beneficial in certain groups. This secondary analysis investigated if participants with multiple risk factors for cognitive decline received greater benefits.

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