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Hearing Assistive Technology Considerations for Older Individuals With Dual Sensory Loss [PDF]
Trends in Amplification, 2007 This article focuses on the current state of the science related to audiologic rehabilitation of individuals with dual sensory impairment, with an emphasis on considerations for provision of appropriate hearing assistive technology for this population.
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Communication participation in older adults with dual sensory loss
Speech, Language and Hearing, 2019Purpose: 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 +2 more
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Visualizing Worldwide Prevalence of Age-Related Dual Sensory Loss
Journal of Aging and HealthObjectives: 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 Koesters +2 more
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A relationship-focused investigation of spousal psychological adjustment to dual-sensory loss
Aging & Mental Health, 2016The 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 +3 more
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Dual sensory loss: the effect of the care home environment
Nursing and Residential Care, 2008Julie 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, 2009The 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, 2009Outreach 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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The association between dual sensory loss and healthcare expenditure: Mediating effect of depression
Journal of Affective DisordersPrevious 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 ...
Xinnan, Du +8 more
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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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Identifying Dual Sensory Loss Among Students With Extensive Support Needs
The Journal of Special EducationVery little is known about how unidentified dual sensory loss (DSL) may affect education and academic outcomes for students with extensive support needs (ESN). We used data from a teacher survey on over 100,000 students with ESN who take U.S.
Meagan Karvonen +5 more
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