Journal article
A Deterioration in Hearing Is Associated With Functional and Cognitive Impairments, Difficulty With Communication, and Greater Health Instability
Abstract
Objectives: To examine the relationship between hearing deterioration and several health-related outcomes among home care clients in Ontario. Design: Longitudinal analysis was completed for clients with at least two comprehensive assessments. Hearing status, based on a single item, ranged from zero (no impairment) to three (highly impaired). Hearing deterioration was defined as at least a 1-point decline between subsequent assessments. Results: …
Authors
Williams N; Guthrie DM; Davidson JGS; Fisher K; Griffith LE
Journal
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Vol. 39, No. 2, pp. 159–171
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
2 2020
DOI
10.1177/0733464818755312
ISSN
0733-4648