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   Hearing

      Presbycusis

      Tinnitus

   Mobility

Self-check

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Check what you know about health problems of older adults

On the previous pages you have learned about the major health challenges that older adults face. This Self-check exercise will let you test your knowledge. Click on the option that you think is correct. The program will tell you immediately if you were right.

What is a major symptom of age-related macular degeneration?
Blurring of central vision
 Diminished contrast perception
 Faded vision
What eye disease affects side (peripheral) vision most severely?
Age-related macular degeneration
 Cataract
 Glaucoma
Bob has noticed that while reading his vision was somewhat dimmed. This might be a symptom of...
Glaucoma
 Cataract
 Age-related macular degeneration
Which sound is easier to hear for a person with presbycusis?
High-pitched women's voice
 Low-pitched man's voice
Which organ is an important part of our balance system?
Front lobe of brain
 Labyrinth in inner ear
 Vertebrae in spine

You can review these questions by returning to Health Challenges and the information on visual impairment, hearing loss, and mobility.
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