Top ten research priorities for co-existing dementia and hearing conditions published 

ByCommunity Team

Following a survey the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) launched in July 2024 (that we reported on here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/hearing-and-dementia-research), the top ten research priorities for co-existing dementia and hearing conditions has been agreed upon and published in the Age and Ageing Journal. 

Dr Sian Calvert, Research Fellow, NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, says: 

“Many people living with dementia can also have hearing conditions (e.g. hearing loss, tinnitus, hyperacusis, balance problems). The symptoms of dementia and hearing loss can be similar (e.g. communication difficulties), making diagnosis and management challenging. Research indicates a possible link between untreated hearing loss and dementia, though the relationship is not yet clear. Many important research questions about dementia and hearing conditions remain unanswered. 

To address this, a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) for co-existing dementia and hearing conditions was launched, coordinated by the NIHR Nottingham BRC and University of Nottingham, in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Research UK and RNID. Over 18 months, 500+ people with a personal or professional interest in dementia and/or hearing conditions shared their thoughts on what research is most needed about co-existing dementia and hearing conditions. In September 2024, the top 10 research priorities were agreed upon at a final workshop – you can view these here: https://academic.oup.com/view-large/525004774.” 

Read the full article in Age and Ageing here:  https://academic.oup.com/ageing/article/54/7/afaf191/8187505?searchresult=1&login=false 

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