Assessing the relationship between hearing impairment and falls in older adults

Associations between hearing loss and clinical outcomes: population-based cohort study

“…Previous work has identified HL as a strong risk factor for dementia 7 , 32 and falls. 33 , 34 , 35 HL has also been associated with above-average rates of all-cause mortality 6 , 7 and hospitalization, 36 an increased prevalence of comorbidity, 37 and perhaps an excess risk of cardiovascular events. 38 , 39 Prior research clearly shows that HL is common among people in LTC facilities, and one study suggests that among people receiving homecare, the presence of HL seems to hasten placement in a LTC facility.…”

Association of sleep duration with underweight and obesity in older adults: A cross‐sectional study of the Chinese longitudinal healthy longevity survey

“…Potential covariates were controlled in our study based on previous studies (Faraut et al, 2012; Lee et al, 2021; Q. Li, 2021; J. Wang et al, 2022; Zhao et al, 2022). It included socioeconomic and demographic characteristics such as sex, age, ethnicity, residence, education level, annual income, co‐residence, marital status, and occupation before age 60, and covered lifestyle‐related variables such as self‐reported health, drinking, smoking, exercise, taking nutrient supplements, and taking medicines.…”

“…Potential covariates were controlled in our study based on previous studies (Faraut et al, 2012;Lee et al, 2021;Q. Li, 2021;J. Wang et al, 2022;Zhao et al, 2022).…”

Relationship between specific leisure activities and successful aging among older adults

“…1 Aging is associated with a range of negative health outcomes such as dependency, chronic diseases, and disability, which leads to an increase in health care costs and economic burden. 2 , 3 , 4 To minimize the adverse effects of the aging process, it is important for older people to remain functionally independent for as long as possible. 5 , 6 In light of this, more attention should be focused on improving quality of life and the healthy aging among older adults.…”