Population-level dementia-attributable fractions from at least one visual impairment were highest among subpopulations of participants aged 71 to 79 years, female individuals and non-Hispanic white individuals,...
Gaps identified in Medicaid provision of routine vision care
Aug 09, 2024
Most fee-for-service Medicaid programs cover routine eye exams, but many do not cover glasses or low vision aids.
Sensory disabilities tied to worse subsequent mental health in seniors
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Haymarket Media
Aug 28, 2024
Increased risk for low self-rated mental health and loneliness symptoms were seen for older adults with more sensory disabilities.
Telehealth inequities may arise for older adults with vision problems, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 09, 2024
Seniors with vision impairment were less likely to have access to telehealth compared to those with better eyesight, according to a new study.
Melatonin use linked to reduced risk for development, progression of AMD
Jun 11, 2024
Melatonin use was linked to a reduced risk for developing age-related macular degeneration and for progression from nonexudative to exudative AMD.