Hearing Aids Cut Dementia Risk 23% In Epileptics
A new study presented at the EAN Congress 2026 suggests that hearing aid use is associated with a 23% lower risk of dementia in adults with epilepsy. While the benefit was not observed in other high-risk groups, researchers highlight the specific potential for hearing intervention in epilepsy management.
Why it matters
Identifying modifiable risk factors for dementia is a major public health priority, and this finding could lead to new preventative care strategies for epilepsy patients.
(Geneva, Switzerland, Saturday, 27 June 2026) Adults with both epilepsy and hearing loss who use hearing aids may have a 23% lower risk of developing dementia than those who do not, according to new research presented at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2026.
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