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Memory and Confusion Complaints in Visually Impaired Older Adults: An Understudied Aspect of Well-Being.
- Source :
- Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine; 1/8/2019, Vol. 5, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Objective: To determine the prevalence of cognitive (memory or confusion) complaints in older adults with visual impairment (VI). Method: We assessed the relationship between VI (corrected visual acuity [VA] < 20/40) and self-reported confusion or problems with memory among participants aged 60 years to 85 years in the 1999-2006 cycles of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (n = 5,795). Prevalence estimates of cognitive complaints were calculated using Current Population Surveys. Results: Memory/confusion complaints were reported in 22% of the VI group and 11% of the no VI group (p <.001). In individuals aged ≥ 80 years, 30% of those with VI reported cognitive complaints, as compared with 19% with no VI (p =.003). In fully adjusted models, individuals with VI were more likely (OR = 1.3, p =.049) to report cognitive complaints as compared with those without VI. Conclusion: Subjective reports of memory or confusion are highly prevalent in older individuals with VI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23337214
- Volume :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 141028262
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/2333721418818944