Sensory impairments in community health care: a descriptive study of hearing and vision among elderly Norwegians living at home

Gro Gade Haanes,1 Marit Kirkevold,2 Gunnar Horgen,1 Dag Hofoss,2 Grethe Eilertsen1 1Buskerud and Vestfold University College, Kongsberg, Norway; 2University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway Background: Hearing and vision impairments increase with age and are common risk factors for functional decline reduced...

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Main Authors: Haanes GG, Kirkevold M, Horgen G, Hofoss D, Eilertsen G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2014-05-01
Series:Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/sensory-impairments-in-community-health-care-a-descriptive-study-of-he-a17036