Hearing and Vision Impairment in People With Dementia: A Guide for Clinicians

Age-related hearing and vision problems are common in people living with dementia, but these problems are often not detected or properly managed. Untreated hearing or vision impairment worsens a person ’s ability to function and live independently and interferes with their ability to remember things and engage in social activities. It can also impact their quality of life by increasing isolation.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Organization news Source Type: research