A landmark study of the effect of hearing intervention on brain health in older adults

The Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders, or ACHIEVE, study is a large-scale randomized controlled trial designed to determine if treating hearing loss in older adults could reduce the loss of thinking and memory abilities (cognitive decline) that can precede dementia. The ACHIEVE study also looks at other health outcomes, including mental health and well-being, physical function, and health care use.
In older adults at increased risk for cognitive decline, hearing intervention slowed down loss of thinking and memory abilities by 48% over 3 years.

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Mental Health and Well-Being
COMING SOON: Results of research into social isolation and loneliness, depression, & health-related quality of life.
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Physical Function
COMING SOON: Results of research into physical activity, physical performance, & falls.
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Health Care Use
COMING SOON: Results of research into hospitalizations & health care spending.
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Other Findings
COMING SOON: Additional study results related to other research areas will be added as they are published.
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ACHIEVE main focus results to be presented
Co-PI Frank Lin to present ACHIEVE study main focus results at AAIC Tuesday, July 18, at 8 a.m. CEST/2 a.m. ET
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ACHIEVE study main focus results to be presented at four upcoming conferences
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