Hearing aid use can reduce risk of cognitive decline

Dear Doctor: Our grandfather won’t use his hearing aid because he doesn’t like how it makes things sound. However, I recently read that using a hearing aid reduces the risk of dementia. How can we get him to use one?

Dear Reader: Your grandfather isn’t alone in his reluctance to use a hearing aid. Many people with hearing loss wait as long as 10 years before finally agreeing to seek help. Meanwhile…