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Tactile Sensitivity as a Function of Age

Thornbury, J. M., Mistretta, C. M.·1981·Journal of Gerontology
DOI 10.1093/geronj/36.1.34
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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
Citations by year
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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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