Reciprocal relations of loneliness and cognitive function in older U.S. adults

TitleReciprocal relations of loneliness and cognitive function in older U.S. adults
Publication TypePresentation
Year of Publication2015
AuthorsDonovan, NJ, Wu, B, Rentz, DM, Sperling, RA, Marshall, GA, M. Glymour, M
KeywordsCognitive Ability, Lone, Relationships
Abstract

In older adults, loneliness has been associated with functional decline and increased progression to dementia. The objective of this study was to examine the reciprocal relations of loneliness and cognitive function in older adults, adjusting for sociodemographic and health-related factors, social network and depression.

URLhttp://www.alzheimersanddementia.com/article/S1552-5260(15)02344-4/fulltext
DOI10.1016/j.jalz.2015.07.194
Citation Key9524