Predictors Of Loneliness In Older Irish Adults And Its Relationship To Depression

Predictors Of Loneliness In Older Irish Adults And Its Relationship To Depression

Abstract Background Loneliness can affect up to 30% of older adults and is associated with increased morbidity and all cause mortality. Loneliness is also a major risk factor for depression. We aimed to explore the predictors of loneliness in older Irish adults and its relationship to depression. Me...

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Veröffentlicht in:Age and ageing 2024-09, Vol.53 (Supplement_4)
Hauptverfasser: Sherry, Kenneth Mc, Moloney, Kevin, Laird, Eamon, Ward, Mary, Hoey, Leane, Hughes, Catherine F, Strain, JJ, Cunningham, Conal, McNulty, Helene, Lannon, Rosaleen, Molloy, Anne M, McCarroll, Kevin
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Cognition
Dementia
Dementia disorders
Epidemiology
Females
Living alone
Loneliness
Mental depression
Mini-Mental State Examination
Morbidity
Older people
Regression analysis
Risk factors
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Background Loneliness can affect up to 30% of older adults and is associated with increased morbidity and all cause mortality. Loneliness is also a major risk factor for depression. We aimed to explore the predictors of loneliness in older Irish adults and its relationship to depression. Methods Study participants were Irish adults aged >60 years in the Trinity Ulster University Department of Agriculture (TUDA) study. Participants with an MMSE
ISSN:0002-0729
1468-2834
DOI:10.1093/ageing/afae178.141