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As a carer, it’s important to know what sensory loss is, how to recognise and differentiate it from expected age-related changes, and how to make adjustments for older people living with, or developing, sensory loss.
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This article provides advice on how you can support an older adult experiencing sensory loss (specifically, loss of hearing, vision, taste, smell and/or touch) in order to improve their safety, enjoyment, and quality of life. Keep in mind sensory loss can relate to a range of age-related physiological and psychological changes.
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