Association of visual, hearing and olfactory impairments with survival and quality of life of elderly people

Abstract

The review is devoted to the analysis of publications on the problems of sensory disorders in elderly and senile people. Sensory disorders, which include violations of tactile sensitivity, hearing, smell, taste, visual impairment, are widespread in old age, and are associated with unfavorable aging options. These disorders are associated with other geriatric syndromes, affect the quality of life, morbidity and mortality in the elderly and senile age. The author reviews publications on hearing, vision and olfaction disorders.