title: Sensorineural Organs Dysfunction and Cognitive Decline: A Review Article.
abstract: Vision, hearing, olfaction, and cognitive function are essential components of healthy and successful aging. Multiple studies demonstrate relationship between these conditions with cognitive function. The present article focuses on hearing loss, visual impairment, olfactory loss, and dual sensory impairments in relation to cognitive declination and neurodegenerative disorders. Sensorineural organ impairment is a predictive factor for mild cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative disorders in the elderly. We recommend early detection of sensorineural dysfunction by history, physical examination, and screening tests. Assisted device and early cognitive rehabilitation may be beneficial. Future research is warranted in order to explore advanced treatment options and method to slow progression for cognitive declination and sensorineural organ impairment.
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Medicine, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA and Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
authors.forename: Supakanya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wongrakpanich
authors.affiliation: 2Division of Geriatric, Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
authors.forename: Aisawan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Petchlorlian
authors.affiliation: 3Division of Geriatric, Department of Medicine, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rosenzweig
keywords: aging; cognitive decline; hearing loss; olfaction loss; vision loss