As we age, our cognitive abilities deteriorate – it becomes increasingly difficult to remember, orient ourselves in time and space, and solve problems. However, good hearing and vision positively impact cognitive abilities in older adults. This is shown in Andreea Badache’s doctoral thesis in disability science at örebro University.
By ensuring good hearing and vision in older adults, we can enhance their independence.”
Andreea Badache
Nearly 40% of older people in Sweden aged 65 and over experience hearing difficulties, and about 10% suffer from visual impairment. In her thesis, Andreea Badache examines the connection between older adults’ cognitive health – the ability to take in, process, and store information – and their hearing and vision.
“Both our cognitive abilities and our hearing…