Longitudinal Associations of Self-reported Vision Impairment With Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression Among Older Adults in the United States

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In this 5-year, nationally representative cohort study of 7584 Medicare beneficiaries 65 years and older, participants with self-reported vision impairment at baseline had an increased hazard of reporting future symptoms of depression, and those with depression or anxiety symptoms at baseline had an increased hazard of reporting vision impairment in the future. The findings suggest… Continue Reading Longitudinal Associations of Self-reported Vision Impairment With Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression Among Older Adults in the United States

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Visual and hearing impairment and retirement in older adults: A population-based cohort study

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Objective: Impaired vision and hearing are common among older adults and have been shown to reduce functional independence and to reduce quality of life. This cohort study investigated the cross-sectional and temporal associations between objectively measured dual sensory impairment (DSI) and retirement from employment. Study design: 2409 Blue Mountains Eye Study participants aged 55+ years… Continue Reading Visual and hearing impairment and retirement in older adults: A population-based cohort study

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