Mental Health, Cognitive Resilience, and Vitality

The attached chapter titled “Mental Health, Cognitive Resilience, and Vitality” is authored by Kiran Rabheru, Keri-Leigh Cassidy, Beverley Cassidy, and David Conn. It appears as Chapter 20 in the book Promoting the Health of Older Adults: The Canadian...

Late-life suicide in an aging world

Suicide is an important problem among older adults and in particular older men. Risk factors for suicide in older adults include the loss of a loved one, loneliness and physical illness. Suicide in older adults is often attributed to the development of depression due...

Loneliness Increases Dementia Risk by 31%

A meta-analysis of 600,000+ people shows loneliness increases dementia risk by 31%. Loneliness is a key factor in cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s, affecting all ages and sexes. #Dementia #Loneliness #Alzheimers Loneliness Increases Dementia Risk by...