Vision, hearing, and dementia in older adults receiving home care services: implications for optometric practice
Open Access
- 5 August 2026
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Clinical and Experimental Optometry
- p. 1-13
Abstract
The ageing process is commonly accompanied by sensory impairments,1 with vision and hearing impairment among the most prevalent. Hearing impairment is particularly common, affecting a substantial p...Keywords
Funding Information
- National Health and Medical Research Council (MRFF2024352)
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