Exploring the Impact of Sensory Impairment

TL;DR

This paper explores how sensory impairments like vision, hearing, and smell affect caregiving, falls, cognition, and costs.

Contribution

The study provides insights into the multifaceted impact of sensory impairments on health and caregiving.

Findings

Sensory impairments are linked to increased caregiving demands and fall risks.

Impairments in vision, hearing, and olfaction may affect cognitive function.

The economic costs associated with sensory impairments are significant.

Abstract

In this session the association of sensory impairment, vision, hearing and olfaction are discussed including impact on caregiving, falls, cognition and cost.