A new study investigating age-related hearing loss in people with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease and related dementia at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is recruiting volunteers. The two-part study is looking for participants 55 and older for laboratory-based experiments and older adults in the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) for a field study. The laboratory arm of the study will test the ability of older adults with and without early-stage cognitive impairment or dementia to understand speech in difficult listening environments, such as in the presence of white noise or other people talking. The field part of the study will be conducted at PACE centers in Springfield, West Springfield, and Worcester where older adults receive all-inclusive health care. Researchers will investigate whether people with age-related hearing loss have more negative health outcomes, such as more falls and more hospitalizations. The overall goal of the study is to identify techniques and tools to improve these individuals' ability to engage with family, caregivers, and friends and enhance their quality of life.
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