Which senses in the elderly decline first?

In the elderly, the senses of vision and hearing typically decline first. Age-related changes such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and presbyopia affect vision, while presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, impacts auditory perception. Additionally, taste and smell may also decline, but these changes often occur later. Overall, vision and hearing are generally the most noticeable declines in sensory perception among older adults.