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The association between dual sensory loss and healthcare expenditure: Mediating effect of depression

Journal of Affective Disorders
Previous studies have suggested the dual sensory loss (DSL) is linked to depression, and that they are associated with higher healthcare expenditures, respectively. However, the association between DSL, depression and healthcare expenditures remains ambiguous.The current study aims to examine the association between DSL, depression and healthcare ...
Sangsang Li
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Longitudinal Association Between Hearing Loss, Vision Loss, Dual Sensory Loss, and Cognitive Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 2020
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES To better understand the role of sensory loss as a potentially modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline, this study examined cognitive decline in relation to single modality hearing or vision loss and dual sensory loss. DESIGN
Shaoqing, Ge, Eleanor S, McConnell, Bei, Wu, Wei, Pan, XinQi, Dong, Brenda L, Plassman   +5 more
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Accommodating Dual Sensory Loss in Everyday Practice

Perspectives on Gerontology, 2014
Dual sensory impairment is increasingly prevalent in people over age 65. The combination of vision loss and hearing loss impacts not only day-to-day function from the perspective of the patient, but must also be considered by the speech-language pathologist working with older people in health care settings. This article will discuss the implications of
Katharina V. Echt, Gabrielle H. Saunders
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Communication participation in older adults with dual sensory loss

Speech, Language and Hearing, 2019
Purpose: Living with a dual sensory loss (DSL), the impairment of both vision and hearing, has a significant impact on the daily life for many older adults, particularly limiting an individual’s ab...
Kathryn Crowe, Hanna Birkbak Hovaldt, Jesper Dammeyer   +2 more
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A relationship-focused investigation of spousal psychological adjustment to dual-sensory loss

Aging & Mental Health, 2016
The relationship intimacy model of psychosocial adjustment to illness indicates that a patient's willingness to communicate about their illness, as perceived by the spouse, is a strong predictor of spouse relational and psychological well-being. Inspired by the relationship intimacy model, the current study examined the psychological adjustment of ...
Christine M. Lehane, Peter Elsass, Hanna B. Hovaldt, Jesper Dammeyer   +3 more
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Visualizing Worldwide Prevalence of Age-Related Dual Sensory Loss

Journal of Aging and Health
Objectives: This study aims to create a first visualization of global prevalence of age-related dual sensory loss (DSL), significantly affecting older people’s quality of life. Methods: Data from World Health Organization (WHO) regions, particularly African, American, and ...
Nils Bernd Koesters, Renu Minhas, Walter Wittich, Andrena McMenemy, Christine Johnson   +4 more
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Dual sensory loss: the effect of the care home environment

Nursing and Residential Care, 2008
Julie Swann continues the discussion of dual sensory loss. The importance of the care enviroment in facilitating daily living tasks and the general management of the condition are explored.
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Risk factors for depression among older adults with dual sensory loss

Aging & Mental Health, 2009
The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors that are associated with depression among older adults with dual sensory loss, evaluating variables typically associated with depression in an elderly population and variables related to sensory loss.Survey data was collected from a sample of 203 adults aged 55 years and older with significant ...
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Dual Sensory Loss: A Guide for Outreach to Primary Care Physicians

Seminars in Hearing, 2009
Outreach efforts by audiologists can provide physicians and other clinicians with valuable information regarding dual sensory loss. Areas of greatest need include screening and early detection, referral to appropriate specialists, ongoing monitoring and follow-up, counseling and education, and access to resources. In addition, the heterogeneity of dual
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Identification and Rehabilitation of Severe Dual Sensory Losses in Old Age

Abstract Older people with dual sensory loss constitute the largest sub-group of those with acquired deafblindness. As both vision and hearing impairments are associated with age, the risk of severe dual sensory loss (SDSL) increases with aging.
Kolbein Lyng, Else Marie Svingen
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