In this review: Physical Function Trajectories and Mortality in Older Adults With Multisensory Impairment (JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery; abstract only available for free)
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Sensory Impairment Linked to Function Deficits, Earlier Mortality in Adults 70+
Authors of a study of 1,800 older adults say their findings point to the need for sensory screenings to lower risk of functional decline.
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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