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Tactile sensitivity as a function of age

J M Thornbury, C M Mistretta

    Journal of Gerontology
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Tactile sensitivity, or touch perception, decreases with age. Elderly adults often experience higher touch thresholds, indicating reduced sensitivity in their fingertips.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Neuroscience
    • Sensory Physiology

    Background:

    • Age-related sensory changes are common.
    • Tactile sensitivity is crucial for daily activities.
    • Limited data exists on age-related tactile threshold changes in the index finger.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of aging on tactile sensitivity.
    • To quantify changes in touch thresholds in older adults.

    Main Methods:

    • Measured tactile thresholds using Semmes-Weinstein aesthesiometer filaments.
    • Employed a forced-choice procedure to minimize response bias.
    • Collected data on digit temperature and general health.

    Main Results:

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  • Tactile thresholds significantly increased with age.
  • Many elderly individuals exhibited higher thresholds than younger adults.
  • Individual variability in touch sensitivity was notable among older adults.

    • Conclusions:

    • Tactile sensitivity demonstrably declines with advancing age.
    • Age is a significant factor influencing touch perception.
    • Further research may explore interventions to mitigate age-related tactile decline.