Association of Vision Loss With Cognition in Older Adults

This study examined the prevalence of cognitive impairment among older adults in central Vietnam and the roles of communication (with or without communication devices) in the association between cognitive impairment and hearing loss. This cross-sectional study was performed on 725 randomly selected community-dwelling older adults aged ≥60 years from Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam. Participants attended a face-to-face survey. Sociodemographic characteristics, social interaction with or without communication devices, health status and cognitive function using the Mini-Mental State Examination were reported. Ordinal logistic regression analysis was performed to quantify the association between hearing loss and cognitive function by frequency of communication with and without devices. Mild and severe cognitive impairment had prevalence rates of 23.6% and 19.3%, respectively. Cognitive impairment was more prevalent among older adults with hearing-loss, vision loss and difficulties with instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). The association between hearing loss and cognitive impairment was not significant when older adults had frequent communication with others using devices. This study presented the relatively high prevalence of cognitive impairment in community-dwelling older adults in Vietnam. Frequent communication using devices attenuated the association between hearing loss and cognitive impairment.

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A Structured Support Group for Midlife and Older Adults with Vision Loss

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness ◽

10.1177/0145482x9408800211 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 88 (2) ◽

pp. 152-156 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

K.J. McCulloh ◽

I. Crawford ◽

J.D. Resnick

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Older Adults ◽

Support Groups ◽

Support Group ◽

Visually Impaired ◽

Vision Loss

This article describes an eight-week structured social support group for midlife and older adults who are adventitiously visually impaired. The group objectives, topics covered, and issues encountered are presented, along with recommendations for developing future support groups for this population.

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World Health Report on Vision: Aging Implications for Global Vision and Eye Health

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2933 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 807-808

Author(s):

Bonnielin Swenor ◽

Varshini Varadaraj ◽

Moon Jeong Lee ◽

Heather Whitson ◽

Pradeep Ramulu

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Visual Impairment ◽

Vision Loss ◽

World Health ◽

World Health Report ◽

Global Public Health ◽

Eye Care ◽

Health Report ◽

Public Health Challenges ◽

Health Organization

Abstract In 2019, the World Health Organization World Report on Vision estimated that that 2.2 billion people have a vision impairment, of which almost half could have been prevented or is yet to be addressed. As the global population ages and the prevalence of visual impairment increases, inequities in eye care and the downstream health and aging consequences of vision loss will become magnified. This session will: (1) provide key information regarding the burden of eye disease and visual impairment among older adults worldwide; (2) outline a framework created to conceptualize the aging and long-term health implications of vision loss, and (3) discuss the global public health challenges to eye care and to maximizing health for older adults with visual impairments.

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Prevalence of Multiple Sensory Deficits in Older Adults in BLSA and ARIC Studies

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2921 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 804-805

Author(s):

Nicole Armstrong ◽

Jennifer Deal ◽

Hang Wang ◽

Jennifer Schrack ◽

Qu Tian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Vision Loss ◽

Age Groups ◽

Adverse Outcomes ◽

Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities ◽

Sensory Deficits ◽

Olfactory Loss ◽

Atherosclerosis Risk ◽

Baltimore Longitudinal Study ◽

Using Data

Abstract Individual sensory deficits have been associated with adverse outcomes, including dementia, in older adults. Using data from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA) (N=259) and Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (ARIC) (N=962), we examined the prevalence of one, two, or three sensory deficits (hearing, vision, and olfaction) among older adults ≥70 years. Any hearing loss was the most prevalent sensory deficit (70-79 year-olds: 41.3% [BLSA] and 51.2% [ARIC]; ≥80 year-olds: 82.6% [BLSA] and 74.2% [ARIC]), followed by vision loss and olfactory loss. Hearing and vision impairments were more prevalent than hearing and olfactory losses as well as vision and olfactory losses in both age groups and studies There were few people with deficits in all three senses (70-79 year-olds: 3.3% [BLSA] and 2.0% [ARIC]; ≥80 year-olds: 5.8% [BLSA] and 7.4% [ARIC]). Further research should investigate the potential impact of multisensory impairments on older adults.

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Sensory loss and suicide ideation in older adults: findings from the Three-City cohort study

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s104161021800056x ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

pp. 139-145 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

S. Cosh ◽

I. Carrière ◽

V. Daien ◽

C. Tzourio ◽

C. Delcourt ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Major Depressive Disorder ◽

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Suicide Ideation ◽

Vision Loss ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Sensory Loss ◽

Major Depressive ◽

Increased Risk

ABSTRACTObjectives:To examine the longitudinal risk of vision loss (VL) or hearing loss (HL) for experiencing suicidal ideation in older adults.Design:The Three-City study, examining data from three waves of follow-up (2006–2008, 2008–2010, and 2010–2012).Setting:Community-dwelling older French adults.Participants:N = 5,438 adults aged 73 years and over.Measurements:Suicidality was assessed by the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview, Major Depressive Disorder module. Mild VL was defined as Parinaud of 3 or 4 and severe VL as Parinaud >4. Mild HL was self-reported as difficulty understanding a conversation and severe HL as inability to understand a conversation.Results:Severe VL was associated with an increased risk of suicidal ideation at baseline (OR = 1.59, 95% CIs = 1.06–2.38) and over five years (OR = 1.65, 95% CIs = 1.05–2.59). Mild and severe HL were associated with an increased risk of suicidal ideation, both at baseline (OR = 1.29, 95% CIs = 1.03–1.63; OR = 1.78, 95% CIs = 1.32–2.40) and over five years (OR = 1.47, 95% CIs = 1.17–1.85; OR = 1.97, 95% CIs = 1.44–2.70).Conclusion:Sensory losses in late life pose a risk for suicidal ideation. Suicidality requires better assessment and intervention in this population.

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The association of vision loss and dimensions of depression over 12 years in older adults: Findings from the Three City study

Journal of Affective Disorders ◽

10.1016/j.jad.2018.09.071 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 243 ◽

pp. 477-484 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

S Cosh ◽

I Carriere ◽

V Nael ◽

C Tzourio ◽

C Delcourt ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Vision Loss

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Bidirectional associations of vision loss, hearing loss, and dual sensory loss with depressive symptoms among the middle-aged and older adults in China

Journal of Affective Disorders ◽

10.1016/j.jad.2022.01.066 ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Wenwen Liu ◽

Chao Yang ◽

Lili Liu ◽

Guilan Kong ◽

Luxia Zhang

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Hearing Loss ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Vision Loss ◽

Sensory Loss ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Dual Sensory Loss ◽

Bidirectional Associations

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Physical Activity Self-Efficacy in Older Adults with Vision Loss: A Grounded Theory Study

Occupational Therapy In Health Care ◽

10.1080/07380577.2021.2010158 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 1-26

Author(s):

Beth A. Barstow ◽

Nataliya V. Ivankova ◽

Laura K. Vogtle ◽

Laura Dreer ◽

Brian Geiger ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Grounded Theory ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Vision Loss ◽

Grounded Theory Study

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Vision loss and 12-year risk of dementia in older adults: the 3C cohort study

European Journal of Epidemiology ◽

10.1007/s10654-018-00478-y ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 34 (2) ◽

pp. 141-152 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Virginie Naël ◽

◽

Karine Pérès ◽

Jean-François Dartigues ◽

Luc Letenneur ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Cohort Study ◽

Vision Loss

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The benefits and barriers to technology acquisition: Understanding the decision-making processes of older adults with age-related vision loss (ARVL)

British Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.1177/0308022616667959 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 80 (2) ◽

pp. 123-131 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Colleen McGrath ◽

Arlene Astell

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Decision Making ◽

Vision Loss ◽

Low Vision ◽

Occupational Engagement ◽

Technology Acquisition ◽

Age Related ◽

Decision Making Processes ◽

Vision Rehabilitation ◽

Barriers To Technology

Introduction While research has investigated the factors influencing acquisition and use of technologies/assistive devices by older adults, few studies have addressed the decision-making processes regarding technology adoption of older adults with age-related vision loss. Method This critical ethnography engaged 10 older adults with age-related vision loss in narrative interviews, participant observation sessions, and semi-structured in-depth interviews to understand their decision-making processes related to the acquisition and use of low vision assistive devices to support occupational engagement. Findings Study findings focused on the benefits and barriers to technology acquisition and use. Benefits of technology acquisition included: enhanced occupational engagement; independence; safety; insurance; and validation of the disability, while the barriers to technology acquisition included: cost; training; usability; lack of awareness of low vision rehabilitation services; fear of being taken advantage of; and desire to preserve a preferred self-image. Conclusion Considering the low uptake of vision rehabilitation services, the study findings are important to occupational therapy. A better understanding of the perceived benefits and barriers to technology adoption from the perspective of older adults will help occupational therapists maximize treatment planning designed to enhance the occupational engagement of older adults aging with vision loss.

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