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By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Jan. 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Some seniors are loathe to don a hearing aid, ...

Millions of older adults avoid hearing aids due to the cost. A single pair of prescription hearing aids can cost thousands of dollars, and Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids or hearing exams related ...

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Over 7 years, hearing aid prescription did not improve cognition but was associated with a significant reduction in the risk for dementia in older adults with moderate hearing loss.

For individuals with hearing impairment, hearing aid (HA) use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia and cognitive impairment, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in Neurology.

Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.