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Older Women in Australia: Facing the Challenges of Dual Sensory Loss. [PDF]

Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2019
With the increase in longevity, the number of women living into old age is rising and higher than that of men. Data was derived from the Melbourne Longitudinal Studies on Healthy Ageing Program, which included 533 women and 467 men aged 65 years and older, in Australia, over 10 years.
Heine C, Gong CH, Feldman S, Browning C.
europepmc   +5 more sources

Dual sensory loss: development of a dual sensory loss protocol and design of a randomized controlled trial. [PDF]

BMC Geriatr, 2013
Dual sensory loss (DSL) has a negative impact on health and wellbeing and its prevalence is expected to increase due to demographic aging. However, specialized care or rehabilitation programs for DSL are scarce. Until now, low vision rehabilitation does not sufficiently target concurrent impairments in vision and hearing.
Vreeken HL, van Rens GH, Kramer SE, Knol DL, Festen JM, van Nispen RM.   +5 more
europepmc   +6 more sources

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
doaj   +2 more sources

Dual Sensory Loss in Older Adults: A Systematic Review [PDF]

Gerontologist, The, 2015
Combined vision and hearing loss [dual sensory loss (DSL)] is commonly experienced by older adults. The literature on comorbidities and outcomes associated with DSL in older adults is limited and thus a systematic review was conducted to explore the existing research and identify gaps in the evidence base.A review was conducted in accordance with the ...
Colette Joy Browning, Chyrisse Heine, Heine Chyrisse   +2 more
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Validity and Reliability of the Major Depression Inventory for Persons With Dual Sensory Loss. [PDF]

Innov Aging, 2018
Abstract Background and Objectives Research has shown that dual sensory loss is a risk factor for depression in older adults. However, validated measures of depression for people with dual sensory loss are lacking.
Hovaldt HB, Nielsen T, Dammeyer J.
europepmc   +5 more sources

Dual Sensory Loss: Overview of Problems, Visual Assessment, and Rehabilitation [PDF]

Trends in Amplification, 2007
This article provides an overview of some of the problems and possible solutions surrounding the neglected issue of combined vision and hearing deficits. The subject is treated by considering each subpopulation, ranging from those who have no residual vision or hearing to those with mild coexisting vision and hearing losses.
Marilyn E Schneck, Lori A Lott, Gunilla Haegerstrom-Portnoy   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Psychosocial Adaptations to Dual Sensory Loss in Middle and Late Adulthood [PDF]

Trends in Amplification, 2007
Concurrent losses of hearing and vision function, or dual sensory loss, affect a large number of individuals of all ages and particularly older adults. Dual sensory loss may present at any age as a result of genetic defect, accident, injury, disease, or environmental insult; however, most persons develop this condition as a result of age-related ...
Mark Brennan
exaly   +3 more sources

Dual sensory loss and cognitive performance among older adults in India. [PDF]

J Alzheimers Dis
Background Hearing loss (HL) and vision loss (VL) occur frequently among older adults and are independent risk factors for dementia, including in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where incident dementia is common.
Myers CA, Zhang W, Nagarajan N, Lee J, Dey AB, Dey S, Banerjee J, Khobragade P, Dhankhar A, Reed NS, Ehrlich JR.   +10 more
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DUAL SENSORY LOSS AND COGNITIVE TEST PERFORMANCE IN OLDER ADULTS IN INDIA [PDF]

Innov Aging, 2023
Abstract Dementia is rising in the global population, especially in low- and middle-income countries like India. Hearing and vision loss are risk factors for cognitive decline/dementia, but studies have primarily been in high income countries. This study aims to investigate the association between dual sensory loss and cognitive function
Wang, Ethan, Deal, Jennifer
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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
doaj   +2 more sources