PURPOSE Previous research on psychosocial adaptation of sensory-impaired older adults has focused mainly on only one sensory modality and on a limited number of successful aging outcomes. We considered a broad range of successful aging indicators and compared older adults with vision impairment, hearing impairment, and dual sensory impairments and without sensory impairment. DESIGN AND METHOD...

BACKGROUND Five to 25 percent of residents in aged care settings have a combined hearing and visual sensory impairment. Usual care is generally restricted to single sensory impairment, neglecting the consequences of dual sensory impairment on social participation and autonomy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-management program for seniors who acquired dual senso...

introduction: sensory impairment is a major complication following multiple sclerosis (ms). the role of foot sensation in balance and quality of life has been previously documented in elders and people with diabetes and neurological conditions (i.e. stroke) however less attention has yet been paid to people with ms. this study was to define the prevalence of foot sensory impairments in people w...

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