Sensory Difficulty, Social and Physical Activity, and Dementia Risk Among Older Adults

Shu Xu, Jeffrey A. Burr, Qian Song, Joshua R. Ehrlich, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Department of Gerontology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Journal of Aging and Health

Published online on August 01, 2025

Abstract

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ObjectivesSensory loss is associated with increased dementia risk, yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This longitudinal study examined the association between self-reported sensory difficulty (vision, hearing, dual), social and physical ...