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Tactile Sensitivity as a Function of Age

Thornbury, J. M., Mistretta, C. M.·1981·Journal of Gerontology

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To learn whether tactile sensitivity is decreased in elderly adults, we measured touch thresholds on the pad of the index finger in individuals aged 19 to 88 years. Semmes-Weinstein aesthesiometer filaments were used in a forced-choice procedure to eliminate response biases among subjects. Digit temperature and health data were also collected. Tactile thresholds increased significantly with age. A large proportion of elderly individuals had thresholds that were higher than the average for young adults, although older people varied widely in touch sensitivity. Neither reported illness nor medication use was significantly related in tactile threshold.

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Authors: Thornbury, J. M., & Mistretta, C. M.
Affiliations: University of New Mexico (US)
University of Michigan (US)
Venue: Journal of Gerontology
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published: 1981-01-01
Volume: 36
Issue: 1
Pages: 34-39
ISSN: 0022-1422 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1093/geronj/36.1.34
OpenAlex: W1978761060
Cited by: 246
References: 0
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FWCI: 3.23
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Journal of Gerontology (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Tactile and Sensory Interactions
Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Aging and Gerontology Research
Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Motor Control and Adaptation
Keywords: tactile sensitivity, aging, older adults, index finger, age differences, illness, medication use
MeSH terms: Adult, Aged, Aging, Female, Fingers, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Sensory Thresholds, Skin Temperature, Touch

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Tactile Sensitivity as a Function of Age

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