Dual Sensory Loss and Its Impact on Everyday Competence (1)
Short description:
Purpose: this study examined the relation of dual and single sensory impairments, within the context of cognitive function, by using the framework of everyday competence in terms of the probability of difficulty with specific personal and instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs and IADLs, respectively)
Type of publication:
Scientific publicationsDate of publication:
01/02/2005Author(s):
Mark Brennan, Amy Horowitz and Ya-ping SuPublishing organization:
The GerontologistLanguage:
EnglishLong description:
Implications: Findings highlight the importance of sensory resources for everyday competence and suggest the need for effective vision and hearing rehabilitation to assist older adults in improving or maintaining their functional independence.