117 the Association Between Self-Reported Sensory Function (Vision and Hearing) and Cognitive Function From the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (Tilda)
Abstract:Background
With an aging population worldwide and in Ireland, comes more age-related health problems, including problems with hearing and vision. Ageing is also associated with a gradual decline in some cognitive functions. Sensory impairments (both hearing and vision) have been shown to have an association with cognitive impairment, with a greater cognitive decline seen in those with a combined hearing and vision loss. There is a well-established association between sensory and cognitive imp… Show more
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