Which of the following is MOST closely associated with cognitive decline and dementia?

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Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, has been shown to have a significant association with cognitive decline and an increased risk of developing dementia. This may be due to the fact that hearing loss can lead to social isolation, which has been linked to cognitive decline, or due to the shared underlying mechanisms involved in both hearing and cognitive processing. While the other options listed (age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and conductive hearing loss) may have an impact on overall health and quality of life, they are not as closely associated with cognitive decline and dementia.

Which of the Following Is MOST Closely Associated with Cognitive