Cognitive, vision, and hearing problems in older adults: Gaps and solutions in assessment

by Dr Anna Pavlina Charalambous, Assistant Professor of Clinical Communication, UNIC Medical School

BRIEF SUMMARY

Cognitive, vision and hearing problems in older adults are amongst the top public health challenges in Europe. Hearing and vision impairments increase in prevalence with increasing age, and are among the most common comorbid conditions in people living with dementia and other age-related cognitive impairment. This lecture explores the gaps and solutions in assessment/service provision, the adaptation and validation of assessment tools for people with cognitive and sensory impairment, and the development of a toolkit for clinicians with the aim to raise awareness, improve assessment, and management.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Anna Pavlina Charalambous is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Communication at the University of Nicosia Medical School. Dr Charalambous holds a BSc in Psychology from University of Kent, UK, an MSc in Psychological Research Methods from University of Nottingham, UK, an MSc in Applied Counselling Psychology from University of Nicosia, and a PhD in Psychology from University of Essex, UK. Her research interests include cognition and emotion relations, cognitive assessment, clinical communication, stress and anxiety management, positive psychology interventions and well-being.