新聞選輯:Visual Impairment Associated With Negative Effects on Older Adults With Dementia

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Visual Impairment Associated With Negative Effects on Older Adults With Dementia
Feb 23, 2023
Julia Bonavitacola


A review found that visual impairment is common in older adults with dementia and associated with negative effects.

Older adults with a diagnosis of dementia more commonly have visual impairment (VI), which is associated with negative effects in both the older adult and their caregivers, according to a review published in BMC Geriatrics.

Approximately 43.8 million older adults were living with dementia in 2016 and 173 million people were living with severe or moderate VI in 2010. Many older adults are likely to have both conditions, which could affect quality of life, as VI can increase disorientation, confusion, poor mental health, and social isolation. This review aimed to assess the prevalence of VI in adults with dementia, the impact of VI on adults living with dementia, and the effect of VI and dementia on caregivers.

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