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Which strategy is crucially important when older adults have sensory loss? Adapt the Environment and Communication
According to the National Institute on Aging, about one-third of adults over 65 experience some form of vision problems, while nearly 50% of people over 75 have disabling hearing loss. When older adults have sensory loss, the single most important strategy is to implement comprehensive and personalized adaptations, addressing both the physical environment and communication methods, to maintain independence and engagement. These adaptations proactively compensate for declining senses and mitigate the negative social and cognitive consequences, such as isolation and depression.
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Healthy Aging
