This is a pilot study with the aim of evaluating the feasibility of the procedures of a future clinical trial that will help determine the impacts of hearing aid interventions on older patients with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD). In this pilot study individuals with mild or moderate cognitive impairment, as well as their caregivers, will be recruited. Participants will be randomly assigned to three intervention groups: Audiologist-Based Intervention, Service-Only Group, and Device-Only Group. Outcome data will be collected on the how hearing loss and hearing aid impact their lives and caregiver burden 6-week post hearing aid intervention.
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Hearing Aid Benefit as Measured by the International Outcomes Inventory for Hearing Aids (IOI-HA)
Timeframe: 6 weeks after the first day participants started using hearing aids.
Change of Daily Activity as Measured by the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale (IADL)
Timeframe: Immediately before hearing aid use and 6 weeks after the first day of hearing aid use
Change of Caregiver Burden as Measured by the "Zarit Burden Interview" (ZBI)
Timeframe: Immediately before hearing aid use and 6 weeks after the first day of hearing aid use