Impact of hearing loss and vestibular decline on cognition in Alzheimer's disease: a prospective longitudinal study protocol (Gehoor, Evenwicht en Cognitie, GECkO).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dementia is a prevalent disease affecting a growing number of the ageing population. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia. Previous research investigated the link between hearing loss and cognition, and the effect of vestibular dysfunction on cognition. Hearing loss and, to a lesser extent, vestibular decline both result in a decreasing cognitive function. However, their interaction should not be underestimated. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of hearing loss, vestibular decline and their interaction on cognition in people suffering from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia due to AD (ADD).

Methods and analysis

We designed a prospective longitudinal study to assess the effect of hearing loss and vestibular decline o

SUBMITTER: Bosmans J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7500302 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature