10/18/2026
What can hearing research honestly tell us about brain health?
The evidence gives us a reason to act—and a reason to choose our words carefully.
In the ACHIEVE trial, a hearing-care program slowed cognitive decline in a group of older adults at higher risk. The same benefit was not seen across everyone in the study. This was not proof that hearing aids prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
Hearing care still matters. It can help people communicate and participate in daily life.
If hearing is becoming difficult, ask about an evaluation and explore support that fits your needs.
To our audiology colleagues: What would you most like families to understand about getting started?
Give your brain a fighting chance.
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