This is an exploratory, cross-sectional study carried out with 314 non-institutionalized elderly
people linked to a chronic disease management program sponsored by a health plan …

This is an exploratory, cross-sectional study carried out with 314 non-institutionalized elderly
people linked to a chronic disease management program sponsored by a health plan …

The present study aimed at clarifying the relationships between the use of sensory aids and
the quality of life (QOL) and mortality of elderly people suffering from sensory deprivation …

Background: Dual sensory impairment (DSI; eg visual and hearing loss) is associated with
psychological and physical functioning negative outcomes. The effects of dual sensory …

The purpose of the study was to describe the prevalence of hearing difficulties, vision
difficulties and dual sensory difficulties in 11 European countries, and to study whether …

It is fairly common for elderly people to experience severe dual sensory loss. During recent
years, various Nordic studies have revealed that this is true for at least 5-10% of all people …

Objective To assess the health profile of community-dwelling older adults, according to sex,
assisted by the Elderly Caregiver Program of the City of São Paulo. Methods Secondary …

Purpose Research focusing on the consequences of sensory impairments for the everyday
competence of the oldest-old is emerging. The two main goals of this study were to …

Aim Dual sensory impairment (DSI) is a common phenomenon in later life. However, only a
few studies investigated whether DSI is associated with healthcare use. Therefore, our …

Background It has been well established that increasing age is associated with decreasing
functional ability in older adults. It is important to understand the specific factors that affect …