Abstract
Dual sensory loss and its mental health impacts: where to now?
Highlights
A commentary on Mental health and dual sensory loss in older adults: a systematic review by Heine C, and Browning CJ
The research supports the notion that older people with unisensory loss and those with Dual Sensory Loss (DSL) are not affected by the same impacts, and may not seek or need the same assistance especially if DSL is not identified at the time that unisensory loss is identified
The results of this study suggested that older adults with DSL were likely to experience symptoms of depression similar to those participants with vision loss, but significantly more likely to experience symptoms of depression than participants with hearing loss only
Summary
A commentary on Mental health and dual sensory loss in older adults: a systematic review by Heine C, and Browning CJ. It is common for older people to experience deterioration of their vision or hearing as they age. The combined effect of vision and hearing loss [known as Dual Sensory Loss (DSL)] is prevalent in the older adult population, occurring in up to 69% of adults aged 65 years and over (Wittich et al, 2012).
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