Auditory dysfunction in dementia and cognitive decline

Abstract

The first sections cover the basic anatomy of the auditory system. This is followed by information on how auditory function is measured and what kinds of dysfunction can occur in this system. The general impact of auditory function upon a wide range of everyday functions is then discussed. This is followed by sections on living with hearing loss, dementia and cognitive impairment (with specific sections on several aetiologies of dementia)