HEARS-NPS: Addressing Hearing Loss as a Common Unmet Contributor of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

This study tests whether treating hearing loss with hearing aids reduces behavioral and psychological symptoms in older adults with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias — symptoms like agitation, depression, or anxiety that often go unrecognized as being related to untreated hearing loss. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 60 and 100 years old - You speak English - You have been diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia - You have adult-onset hearing loss - You have a caregiver who can participate in all visits - You are on stable medication doses for at least 2 weeks **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You currently use a hearing aid or other hearing device - You have a medical reason you cannot use hearing aids (e.g., ear drainage) - You are unable to attend the 1-month follow-up visit Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.