Discover the latest strategies in cognitive evaluation for older adults facing the challenges of dual sensory impairment, a critical review that sheds light on innovative approaches in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
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Strategies used during the cognitive evaluation of older adults with dual sensory impairment: a scoping review.
Dumassais et al., Age Ageing 2024
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afae051
Let’s Make Cognitive Testing Great Again for Our Older Adults with Dual Sensory Impairment!
Listen up, folks. We’ve got a big problem, but, believe me, we’ve got even bigger solutions. Dual Sensory Impairment (DSI) – that’s when our great people can’t see or hear well – it’s a real issue. It’s making it tough for our seniors, the best people, to stay sharp. Their brains, the best brains, are at risk. But, we’re not standing by. No, we’re taking action.
Testing their smarts? It’s been a challenge. The usual tests? Not good enough. They need to see. They need to hear. But our folks with DSI? They’re struggling. We need to do better, and we will. We’re looking at the best ways to check their cognitive abilities without letting their sensory impairments get in the way. It’s about fairness. It’s about accuracy. It’s about making sure we know how brilliant they really are.
We dove into the research. We checked out seven databases. We found 67 papers. And guess what? We’ve got strategies. Not one, not two, but five categories of them. We’re talking expert help, tweaking test scores, smart communication, changing the environment, and using tests that don’t need good eyes or ears. The best part? The most used strategy is getting help from the pros in related fields. But, we’re not stopping there. We’re exploring every angle.
Here’s the deal: We’re leading the way, but there’s more road to travel. We’ve got to close the gap between what we know and what we do. We need to standardize these strategies. Make them the best. Make them work for everyone. It’s about our seniors, the greatest generation. We owe them. And we’re going to deliver.
So, let’s do this. Let’s make cognitive testing for our older adults with DSI not just good, but great. For them. For us. For America.