Association of vision and hearing impairments with quality of life among older adults: Mediation by psychosocial factors.
June PhuaAbhijit VisariaTruls ØstbyeRahul MalhotraPublished in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2021)
VI and HI, particularly in combination, are associated with poorer psychosocial status and QoL among older adults. Older adults with VI or HI should be screened for depressive symptoms and social risks. Improving social network, loneliness and depressive symptoms among older adults with sensory impairments may enhance their QoL. Geriatr Gerontol Int ••; ••: ••-•• Geriatr Gerontol Int 2021; ••: ••-••.