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Mental health and dual sensory loss in older adults: A systematic review [PDF]

Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 2014
Mental health is a core component of quality of life in old age. Dual Sensory Loss (DSL; combined vision and hearing loss) is prevalent in older adults and has been correlated with decreased levels of well-being.
Colette Joy Browning, Chyrisse eHeine
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Dual Sensory Loss, Mental Health, and Wellbeing of Older Adults Living in China [PDF]

Frontiers in Public Health, 2019
Introduction: Deterioration in vision and hearing commonly occurs as adults age. Existing literature shows that Dual Sensory Loss (DSL) is a prevalent condition amongst older adults. In China, it has been estimated that 57.2% of the population experience
Chyrisse Heine, Cathy Honge Gong, Colette Browning, Colette Browning   +3 more
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Dual Sensory Loss and Depressive Symptoms: The Importance of Hearing, Daily Functioning and Activity Engagement [PDF]

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2013
Background: The association between dual sensory loss (DSL) and mental health has been well established. However, most studies have relied on self-report data and lacked measures that would enable researchers to examine causal pathways between DSL and ...
Kim Matthew Kiely, Kaarin J Anstey, Mary A Luszcz   +2 more
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Experiences of people with dual sensory loss in various areas of life: A qualitative study. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2023
Individuals with dual sensory loss (DSL) appear to have limited ability to compensate for their visual impairment with residual hearing, or for their hearing impairment with residual vision, resulting in challenges in various areas of life.
E Veenman, A A J Roelofs, M L Stolwijk, A M Bootsma, R M A van Nispen   +4 more
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Experiences of rehabilitation services from the perspective of older adults with dual sensory loss – a qualitative study [PDF]

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, 2022
Purpose To describe the rehabilitation service experiences of older adults with dual sensory loss (DSL). Methods Twenty older adults aged ≥65 years with DSL participated in semistructured interviews.
Elin Lundin, Stephen E. Widén, Moa Wahlqvist, Sarah Granberg, Agneta Anderzén-Carlsson   +4 more
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Older adults with dual sensory loss in rehabilitation show high functioning and may fare better than those with single sensory loss. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2020
The population of older adults that have Dual Sensory Loss (DSL) is increasing, yet most research to date has focused on single sensory impairment and is inconclusive as to whether DSL is associated with worse impact on health and well-being over single ...
Andrea Urqueta Alfaro, Dawn M Guthrie, Cathy McGraw, Walter Wittich   +3 more
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Social determinants of health and dual sensory loss in older adults: A scoping review. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
BackgroundSocial determinants of health (SDH), such as socioeconomic status, education, healthcare access, and social support, play a significant role in shaping individuals lived experiences. Dual sensory loss (DSL), a distinct disability involving both
Abinethaa Paramasivam, Ved Hatolkar, Renu Minhas, Aswen Sriranganathan, Pineal Bareamichael, Atul Jaiswal, Walter Wittich   +6 more
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Severity of dual sensory loss and cognitive impairment in institutionalized older adults: a cross-sectional study in Galicia [PDF]

BMC Geriatrics
Background Few studies have examined sensory impairment (visual and auditory) as a risk factor for cognitive impairment in older people living in nursing homes. This study analysed the combined effect of visual and auditory impairment (dual sensory loss)
Covadonga Vázquez-Sánchez, Luz María Gigirey Prieto, Carlos Pío del Oro-Sáez   +2 more
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Impact of dual sensory impairment on dementia: A systematic review and meta‐analysis [PDF]

Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring
Hearing and vision loss are considered independent modifiable risk factors for dementia; however, the impact of their dual impairment is not clear and is crucial for preventive strategies. We performed a systematic review and meta‐analysis until July 23,
Daniele Urso, Stefano Giannoni‐Luza, Ahmed Amine Alaoui, Jeremy Ting, Samir Jabbour, Adrian Fuente, Giancarlo Logroscino   +6 more
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Assessment of Dementia in Individuals with Dual Sensory Loss: Application of a Tactile Test Battery [PDF]

Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra, 2018
Background/Aims: Individuals with dual sensory loss (DSL) are more likely to experience cognitive decline with age than individuals without sensory loss.
Peter Bruhn, Jesper Dammeyer
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