Hearing loss and depressive symptoms in elderly patients

Boi, Raffaella; Racca, Luca; Cavallero, Antonio; Carpaneto, Veronica; Racca, Matteo; Acqua, Francesca Dall'; Ricchetti, M.; Santelli, Alida; Odetti, Patrizio

doi:10.1111/j.1447-0594.2011.00789.x

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“…Review of the literature led to 6 possible explanations that may further support the findings in our study for elderly patients following treatment of their hearing impairment especially for short-term memory, overall cognitive function and depression. These include the following: (1) reducing social isolation and improving depression symptoms could explain some early effects [Acar et al, 2011;Boi et al, 2012]; (2) electrical stimuli may allow the preservation of the function and 3-dimensional structure of the peripheral and central synapses [Kumar and Foster, 2007;Ryugo et al, 2005;Wong et al, 2009Wong et al, , 2014; (3) auditory rehabilitation can counteract negative neuroplasticity processes [Lazard et al, 2010[Lazard et al, , 2011[Lazard et al, , 2013; (4) the effect of auditory/speech training may positively influence working memory and learning abilities; (5) improvements in self-motivation, self-esteem or self-confidence after rehabilitative procedures occur resulting in a positive effect on cognitive skills, and (6) a placebo effect.…”

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Aging, Cognitive Decline and Hearing Loss: Effects of Auditory Rehabilitation and Training with Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants on Cognitive Function and Depression among Older Adults

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A growing interest in cognitive effects associated with speech and hearing processes is spreading throughout the scientific community essentially guided by evidence that central and peripheral hearing loss is associated with cognitive decline. For the present research, 125 participants older than 65 years of age (105 with hearing impairment and 20 with normal hearing) were enrolled, divided into 6 groups according to their degree of hearing loss and assessed to determine the effects of the treatment applied. Patients in our research program routinely undergo an extensive audiological and cognitive evaluation protocol providing results from the Digit Span test, Stroop color-word test, Montreal Cognitive Assessment and Geriatric Depression Scale, before and after rehabilitation. Data analysis was performed for a cross-sectional and longitudinal study of the outcomes for the different treatment groups. Each group demonstrated improvement after auditory rehabilitation or training on short- and long-term memory tasks, level of depression and cognitive status scores. Auditory rehabilitation by cochlear implants or hearing aids is effective also among older adults (median age of 74 years) with different degrees of hearing loss, and enables positive improvements in terms of social isolation, depression and cognitive performance.

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Aging, Cognitive Decline and Hearing Loss: Effects of Auditory Rehabilitation and Training with Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants on Cognitive Function and Depression among Older Adults

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“…Most previous research has examined the influence of diabetes on sensory impairment, [26][27][28] the association between single sensory impairment (i.e., hearing or vision alone) and health outcomes (e.g., depression) in the general population 29,30 among those with diabetes, 31 or the association between dual sensory impairment and depression in nondiabetic populations. 32 The examination of the correlates of dual sensory impairment is a relatively new line of inquiry among those with diabetes.…”

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Association Among Depression, Physical Functioning, and Hearing and Vision Impairment in Adults With Diabetes

Loprinzi¹,

Smit²,

Pariser³

2013

Diabetes Spectrum

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“…Prevalence of hearing loss has drastically increased worldwide. It has been estimated that 19% and >20% adults aged ≥65 years in the US and European countries, respectively, will develop hearing loss [14]. Sensorial deficits and hearing impairment have a negative impact on the socio-environmental interactions of older people that may lead to social isolation and dependence [15].…”

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Assesment of Disabled Geriatric Health Council Reports

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ÖzetAmaç: Bu çalışmada, 65 yaş ve üzeri, özürlü sağlık kuruluna başvuran olguların değerlendirilmesi amaçlandı. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmada, özürlü kuruluna başvuran, 3112 olgu retrospektif tarandı, 601 olguya ait dosyalar değer-lendirildi. Bulgular: Başvuruların %53,1'i erkek, %46,9'u kadındır. Ortalama yaş 60 (59± 18,35)'dir. En sık başvuru sebebi, sosyal hizmetler %45,6, özürlü-lük oranının tespiti %21,6'dir. 65 yaş ve üzerinde, hipertansiyon %21,6; diyabet %12,6; kronik obstruktif akciğer hastalığı ve dilate kardiyomyopati %3,7 ile ilk sıralardadır (p<0.05). Malignensi 65 yaş ve üzerinde %1,8'di (p>0.05).Dahili özürlülük oranı istatistiksel anlamlı değilken, toplam özürlülük oranı 65 yaş ve üzerinde anlamlıdır (p<0.05). Ek branş patolojileri 65 yaş ve üzerin-de anlamlıdır (p<0.05). Tartışma: Beklenen yaşam süresinin uzaması ve toplumdaki yaşlı bireylerin sayısındaki artış ile, özürlü yaşlı bireylerin sayısında bir artış olmaktadır. Kronik hastalık tanısı almak, geriatrik hasta populasyonu için, hayatın sonu olmamalıdır. Geriatrik populasyonun ruh hali, sosyal yaşa-mı, genel sağlık ve zihinsel sağlık düzeyleri en üst düzeyde tutulmalıdır. Yaşlı hastaların, özel ihtiyaçlarına, özel önem verilerek, imkanların daha geniş kullanımı sağlanmalıdır. Anahtar KelimelerKronik Hastalıklar; Engellilik Değerlendirmesi; Yaşlılar; Muğla; Turkiye Abstract Aim: In this study it is aimed to evaluate geriatric patients who apply to health council. Material and Method: The study retrospectively assessed 3112 patients admitted to the disability ward, of which 601 patients were included in the study. Results: Of the 601 patients, 53.1% were men and 46.9% were women. The mean age of these patients was 60 (std ± 18.35) years. Some of the reasons for admission in the hospital were need for social services (45.6%) and determination of disability rate (21.6%). Most common diseases in patients aged ≥65 years were hypertension (21.6%), diabetes (12.6%), and chronic obstructive lung disease and dilated cardiomyopathy (3.7%; p < 0.05). Malignancy was detected in 1.8% patients aged ≥65 years; however, its prevalence was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Internal disability rate was not statistically significant (p > 0.05), but total disability was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Moreover, prevalence of additional conditions was statistically significant (p < 0.05) in patients aged ≥65 years. Discussion: Rapid increases in life expectancy and number of older people has increased the prevalence of disabilities among older people. Being diagnosed with chronic diseases should not be the end of life for geriatric populations. Their mood, social life, general health, and mental profile should progress. Sufficient attention should be paid to the special needs of older patients thereby leading to a wider use of facilities.

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Hearing loss and depressive symptoms in elderly patients

Cited by 106 publications

References 47 publications

Aging, Cognitive Decline and Hearing Loss: Effects of Auditory Rehabilitation and Training with Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants on Cognitive Function and Depression among Older Adults

Aging, Cognitive Decline and Hearing Loss: Effects of Auditory Rehabilitation and Training with Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants on Cognitive Function and Depression among Older Adults

Association Among Depression, Physical Functioning, and Hearing and Vision Impairment in Adults With Diabetes

Assesment of Disabled Geriatric Health Council Reports

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