Background Several theories seek to explain how social connections and cognitive function
are interconnected in older age. These include that social interaction protects against …

Understanding how psychosocial factors can promote better cognition in mid-and later life is
important for making recommendations regarding policies and intervention programmes …

Background: Social support networks for older persons have been related to health
outcomes including differences in psychological wellbeing (PWB). However, the specifics of …

Background Poor social connections (eg, small networks, infrequent interactions, and
loneliness) are modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline. Existing meta-analyses are …

Objectives: The current study set out to examine the links between contact frequency with
one's social network and cognitive health in later life. It assessed both direct and indirect …

Abstract Objectives Drawing on the “Health and Aging in Africa: A Longitudinal Study of an
INDEPTH community in South Africa”(HAALSI) baseline survey, we present data on older …

Abstract Background and Objectives Social connectedness has been linked prospectively to
cognitive aging, but there is little agreement about the social mechanisms driving this …

Evidence from existing studies suggests social capital has mixed effects on depression and
other common mental disorders. There is little knowledge of the possible association …

Stronger engagement of older adults in social activities and greater embeddedness in
networks is often argued to buffer cognitive decline and lower risks of dementia. One of the …

Objective: social support has demonstrated cross-sectional associations with greater
cognitive function and a protective effect against cognitive decline in older adults, but …