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Dual Sensory Impairment and the Older Person

Is a decline in vision and hearing just a “fact of life” for people as we age?Dual sensory impairment is an under-explored and little understood type of disability, but one which can have an enormous impact on those living with it and their partners, families, and carers. The number of people who are living with impairments to both sight and hearing is
Jennifer Smith-Merry, Damian Mellifont, Moira Dunsmore, Annmaree Watharow   +3 more
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Employment of Persons with Dual Sensory Impairments: Strategies for Inclusion

Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 1991
Case study examples highlight several strategies used by Bay Area Personnel Systems, a model demonstration project, to ensure the inclusion of persons with dual sensory impairments and other multiple disabilities in integrated community employment.
Lori Goetz, Mellanie Lee, Stacey Johnston, Robert Gaylord-Ross   +3 more
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An overview of dual sensory impairment in older adults

Trends in Amplification, 2007
Dual sensory impairment (DSI) refers to the presence of both hearing loss and vision loss. The occurrence of DSI is particularly prevalent among the aging population, with studies showing between 9% and 21% of adults older than 70 years having some degree of DSI.
Saunders, Gabrielle H, Echt, Katharina V
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Dual-Sensory Impairment: When 1+1=3

The Hearing Journal, 2023
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Falls and Death in Dual Sensory Impairment.

American family physician, 2023
Mary Rose, Puthiyamadam, Jodi-Ann, Charlton, Sokkha, Hak, Frank, Minio, Janki, Panchmatia   +4 more
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Tangible Solutions for Individuals With Dual Sensory Impairments

Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2000
Charity Rowland, Philip Schweigert
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Dual sensory impairment and healthcare use: Findings from a nationally representative sample

Geriatrics and Gerontology International, 2020
André Hajek
exaly  

Dual Sensory Impairment and Cognitive Decline: The Results From the Shelter Study

Journals of Gerontology - Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 2016
Yukari Yamada, Michael D Denkinger, Graziano Onder   +2 more
exaly  

Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI)

2019
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Dual sensory impairment and psychosocial factors. Findings based on a nationally representative sample

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2020
André Hajek
exaly