Hearing and vision loss are each independently associated with cognitive decline and mental ill health however, the additive effects in dual- or triple-impaired people, as well as the reverse impact of cognitive and mental ill health on sensory deficits, is as yet unclear.

It is crucial to shed light on these relationships since the potential for improving mental well being and slowing cognitive decline through optimising sensory function is significant.

Main research question:

How can mental health-sensory profiles be generated from European longitudinal databases to provide risk estimates for poor and good mental health outcomes? These profiles will promote mental well being in elderly Europeans, particularly with regard to gender, by informing policy, commissioning and practice.