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Does better hearing negatively affect a dementia patient's cognition? this is what her conservator claims. the reason why nothing has been done.
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NO: In general , worse hearing works against any mental illness including dementia. Poor hearing increases the sense of isolation by the patient and it increases the potential for development of paranoid feelings. It decreases sensory sensation and awareness of the surroundings and this usually works against dementia. So it is actually the opposite that is true.
Answered 5/1/2018
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Better hearing helps: Hearing loss may actually be associated with a greater risk for dementia, so it is recommended to treat hearing loss if possible. Unfortunately, not all hearing loss responds well to hearing aids and patients with dementia may not tolerate hearing aids (or may lose them). However, it is still important t to try to treat hearing loss and some patients definitely benefit.
Answered 4/3/2016
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Poor hearing can: Poor hearing can cause a person with normal cognition to appear demented. I am not sure how good hearing would negatively effect one.
Answered 9/15/2013
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