Name of Fellow
Dr Kim Kiely
Institution
Funder
NHMRC
Contact information of fellow
Country
Australia
Title of project/programme
Estimating And Alleviating The Impacts Of Age-Related Sensory Decline
Source of funding information
NHMRC
Total sum awarded (Euro)
213,519
Start date of award
01/01/15
Total duration of award in years
5.0
The project/programme is most relevant to:
Alzheimer's disease & other dementias
Keywords
ageing | cognitive function | sensory impairment | longitudinal cohort study | hearing loss
Research Abstract
Sensory loss and dementia disproportionately affect older adults, often co-occur, and are the two leading contributors to disability burden among older Australians. This research will investigate the consequences that hearing and vision loss have for older adult health and wellbeing, informing strategies to reduce the disability burden of age-related sensory loss. These impacts include cognitive decline and dementia, mental health, quality of life, disability and independent living.
Types: Fellowships
Member States: Australia
Diseases: Alzheimer's disease & other dementias
Years: 2016
Database Categories: N/A
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