Describe the major changes that take place in the sensory system in older adults.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Feedback: The ability to perceive messages received through the senses decreases. The eyes have difficulty adjusting to changes in light. The ears do not hear the higher sounds, and hearing aids may be needed. Taste and smell are dulled, so that eating becomes less pleasurable. The sense of touch is dulled. When the senses do not provide as much information as before, the older adult may become confused, especially in strange surroundings.
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