Resource Center

With the youngest of the U.S. baby boomers hitting 65 by 2029, the number of people with visual impairment or blindness is expected to double to more than 8 million by 2050, hearing impairments among those 75 years and older will be over 50% and the number of persons with dementia will triple to a projected 13.8 million. Participate in this module to learn about common visual and hearing impairments and cognitive decline among older adults. This module will enable you to identify appropriate assessment and management strategies to address the needs of older adults with special visual, hearing and cognitive needs.

This learning module, created by Ashish Ansal and Robert Rada, discusses visual, hearing and cognitive impairment in older adults. By the end of the module, learners should be able to: (1) describe the most common causes of vision impairments that affect older adults; (2) list the most common causes of hearing impairments that affect older adults; (3) explain the most common causes of cognitive impairment in older adults; and (4) identify appropriate assessment and intervention strategies to address the needs of older adults with vision, hearing, and cognitive impairment. Registration is required to access the material but there is no charge.

Source: ENGAGE-IL, 2022
https://engageil.com/health-professional-ce/