Wongrakpanich Supakanya, Petchlorlian Aisawan, Rosenzweig Andrew
1Department of Medicine, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA and Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
2Division of Geriatric, Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
Aging Dis. 2016 Dec 1;7(6):763-769. doi: 10.14336/AD.2016.0515. eCollection 2016 Dec.
Vision, hearing, olfaction, and cognitive function are essential components of healthy and successful aging. Multiple studies demonstrate relationship between these conditions with cognitive function. The present article focuses on hearing loss, visual impairment, olfactory loss, and dual sensory impairments in relation to cognitive declination and neurodegenerative disorders. Sensorineural organ impairment is a predictive factor for mild cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative disorders in the elderly. We recommend early detection of sensorineural dysfunction by history, physical examination, and screening tests. Assisted device and early cognitive rehabilitation may be beneficial. Future research is warranted in order to explore advanced treatment options and method to slow progression for cognitive declination and sensorineural organ impairment.
视觉、听觉、嗅觉和认知功能是健康且成功老龄化的重要组成部分。多项研究表明这些状况与认知功能之间存在关联。本文重点关注听力损失、视力障碍、嗅觉丧失以及与认知衰退和神经退行性疾病相关的双重感官障碍。感觉神经器官损伤是老年人轻度认知障碍和神经退行性疾病的一个预测因素。我们建议通过病史、体格检查和筛查测试尽早发现感觉神经功能障碍。辅助设备和早期认知康复可能有益。有必要开展未来研究以探索延缓认知衰退和感觉神经器官损伤进展的先进治疗方案和方法。
