Understanding the effects of aging

1. Identify and discuss the common age-related changes that occur with the following senses: vision, balance, taste and
smell.

2. Describe the common hearing changes changes that occur in older adults and the implications of hearing loss on quality of
life.

3. Discuss the importance of age-related changes in the tactile senses.

4. How can we better understand the experience of sensory changes for older adults and what can be done to improve quality of
life for seniors with sensory impairments?