Depression and Vision and Hearing Impairments in Later Life.
Part of a special issue on aging and the senses. The writer discusses the extent and nature of the relationship between age-related vision and hearing impairments and depressive symptoms and disorders and the various strategies available to practitioners working with the problem. Describing the re...
| Publicado en: | Generations Vol. 27; no. 1; pp. 32 - 39 |
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American Society on Aging
Spring 2003
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| Sumario: | Part of a special issue on aging and the senses. The writer discusses the extent and nature of the relationship between age-related vision and hearing impairments and depressive symptoms and disorders and the various strategies available to practitioners working with the problem. Describing the relationship as a robust and reciprocal one, she argues that effective treatment of sensory impairment requires strong collaboration between professionals in the fields of sensory rehabilitation, mental health, and aging services. |
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