The effect of cochlear implants on cognitive function in older adults: A prospective, longitudinal 2-year follow-up study.

Objectives: It is shown that eliminating hearing loss in mid-life may reduce the risk for deterioration in cognitive function. Cochlear implantation (CI) is the only available therapy that can eliminate hearing loss in patients who suffer from profound sensorineural hearing loss. This suggests there may be positive effects of hearing level on cognition in older adults following CI.