Open AccessSensory Impairment and the Odds of Adverse Consequences of Unmet Needs for Care Among Older Adults
Author(s) -
Corinne A. Pittman,
Carrie L. Nieman,
Nicholas Reed,
Bonnielin K. Swenor,
Amber Willink
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the journals of gerontology. series b, psychological sciences and social sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.578
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1758-5368
pISSN - 1079-5014
DOI - 10.1093/geronb/gbab065
Subject(s) - odds , medicine , odds ratio , visual impairment , adverse effect , logistic regression , gerontology , activities of daily living , population , hearing loss , environmental health , audiology , psychiatry
Vision and hearing impairments are highly prevalent conditions among older adults, and well-established links exist between sensory impairment and household, mobility, and self-care activity limitations. However, studies examining the impact of unmet long-term services and supports (LTSS) needs have not considered the role of vision and hearing impairment on the risk of experiencing adverse consequences, including wetting or soiling oneself.