Impairment of both vision and hearing among older adults: prevalence and impact on quality of life

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The implications of impairment of both vision and hearing in older adults in the quality of their life are discussed. Since vision and hearing are interdependent information-gathering domains, simultaneous loss of both, can be crippling, especially in previously normal individuals.

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Enhancing socialization of older people experiencing loss of both vision and hearing

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Some practical solutions for gerontologists and service providers concerned with older people suffering from hearing and vision loss are provided. These are designed to be used by practioners, family members, friends, and people with vision and hearing impairments.

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Vision loss: normal and not normal changes among older adults

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Normal age-related changes of vision and abnormal age-related eye disorders, their risk factors, and possible treatments are discussed. Practical information about vision rehabilitation service network, rehabilitation specialists and ways to access them are given.

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