Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse
PO Box 8547
Silver Spring, MD 20907
1-800-358-9295
Web address: http://www.ahrq.gov/
AHRQ’s free booklet, entitled “Recoverin
Rehabilitation Strategies for Older Adults with Dual Sensory Loss
Considerations for patients who have hearing and vision problems
As many as 1 in 5 people ages 70 years or older have both hearing and vision loss. This article examines dual sensory loss, and provide
Mobility Products Provide Quality of Life for Millions
Mobility products are essential elements for helping the elderly or infirm maintain an independent lifestyle. As technology is constantly evolving, the styles and capabilities of mobility products are
Empowering Patients to Become Self-Health Advocates Through Use of Technology
(BPT) – Advances in technology have shaped the way we communicate and have enabled the modern-day patient to easily connect with medical experts, patient advocates and others living with their disease
Hearing Loss Could Lead to Dementia
If hearing loss goes untreated, a condition called “auditory deprivation” occurs; this has been confirmed by scientific studies. Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop deme
Preparedness for Caregiving Questionnaire
People may feel well prepared for some aspects of giving care to another person, and not as well prepared for other aspects. How well prepared do you think you are to do each of the following, even if