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7: The Sensory Systems

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DOI:

10.1891/9780826150561.0007

Abstract

Brief anatomy and physiology of each sensory systems is described. The effects of aging on each sense and the implications for older adults are detailed. More commonly experienced aging-related diseases that affect sensory function in older adults, along with their respective treatments, are also discussed including cataracts, glaucoma, advanced macular degeneration, tinnitus, and Ménière’s disease.