This systematic review assessed the psychometric properties and the cross-cultural
adaptation of the University of California and Los Angeles Loneliness scale (UCLA-LS) in …

Background Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among adults aged
65 years and older and may result in social isolation. Objective To summarise evidence on …

Purpose To examine whether changes in vision and hearing problems are associated with
changes in psychosocial outcomes (in terms of depressive symptoms, loneliness, and …

Background Middle-aged and older adults frequently experience hearing loss and a decline
in cognitive function. Although an association between hearing difficulty and cognitive …

Background Loneliness is a common problem among older populations, and very few
studies have examined loneliness among older adults in Taiwan. Aim This study aimed to …

Objectives Although the negative effect of pain on cognitive function has been widely
reported, it is unclear how the effect is mediated. The aim of this study is to analyze the …

Aims We aimed to explore the role of personality traits between fall and loneliness. Methods
A questionnaire survey was used to investigate falls, the big five personality traits, and …

The population of adults aged 60 and older is predicted to double by 2050 worldwide and
draws attention to the need for continued efforts to address prevalent issues such as …

Background: Sensory impairments, notably hearing loss (68% in those aged 70+) and vision
loss (24%–50%), are prevalent in older individuals. We investigated the correlation between …

Background Life‐space mobility can be a behavioral indicator of loneliness. This study
examined the association between life‐space mobility measured with motion sensors and …