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Introduction to Supplement Issue: Sensory loss in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Sensory impairments (e.g., decreased function in hearing, vision, olfaction, and other senses) may be risk factors for or early markers of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias (ADRD). Sensory impairments are common and have a large impact on wellbeing. Furthermore, they are clinically detectable and, often, treatable, and could be leveraged to identify and prevent AD/ADRD. This Supplement Issue brings together original research articles, reviews, and thought papers regarding the links between sensory impairments and cognitive health. Together, this work highlights the significant opportunities to use sensory information and remediation for earlier diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of dementia.

Source: Journal of Alzheimer s Disease

DOI: 10.1177/13872877261418685

Authors: Willa D. Brenowitz, Joshua R. Ehrlich, Jennifer A. Deal, Kristine Yaffe

Institutions: University of California, San Francisco, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins University

Language: English

Topic: Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Aging