SENSORY LOSS IN AGING: SPOTLIGHTING JUNIOR INVESTIGATORS AND NEW DIRECTIONS IN THE SENSORY HEALTH INTEREST GROUP
2024
Sensory Loss in Aging: New Directions
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Author Information
Author(s): Deal Jennifer, Mahoney Jeannette, Ehrlich Joshua
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
Sensory loss is common in older adults and impacts their overall health and well-being.
Supporting Evidence
- Sensory loss is common in older adults.
- Over 2/3 of adults over age 55 experience loss in multiple senses.
- The symposium highlights the importance of sensory health with age.
Takeaway
As people get older, they often lose their senses, which makes it harder to connect with others and stay active.
Participant Demographics
Over 2/3 of adults over age 55 experience loss in multiple senses.
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