Background Few studies have been conducted on the associations of body mass index
(BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) with cognitive impairment …

Background To answer whether older adults' cognitive function benefits from ICT use, we (1)
examined the relationship between ICT use and cognitive decline during the COVID-19 …

Introduction: Loneliness and low social support can be detrimental to the health of
individuals living with Alzheimer's and related dementias (ADRD) and family care partners …

Background Loneliness is a powerful stressor for depression in older adults, and resilience
and social support may mediate this relationship, while the evidence is limited. Hence, our …

Loneliness increases the risk of admission to long-term care facilities and is associated with
various adverse health outcomes. In previous studies the prevalence of loneliness has been …

The determinants of QoL need serious deliberation in national as well as international
healthcare guidelines as few studies have assessed the QoL of older individuals across …

Loneliness and social isolation among older adults are emerging public health concerns.
Older adults from ethnic minority communities or with immigration backgrounds may be …

Background: India will be the home of 323 million elderly persons by 2050. This means a
surge in the dependent population primarily due to age-related cognitive decline. Evidence …

Affective symptoms (eg, depression, anxiety, shame) are a potent risk factor for binge eating.
However, less is known on the role of loneliness as a moderator of affective symptoms and …

Studies have documented the inconsistent influences of activity participation on health.
However, the underlying mechanisms connecting activity patterns to loneliness are relatively …