The relationship between cognitive decline and all-cause mortality is modified by living alone and a small social network: A paradox of isolation.
Murayama HiroshiMika SugiyamaHiroki InagakiChiaki UraFumiko MiyamaeAyako EdahiroKeiko MotokawaTsuyoshi OkamuraShuichi AwataPublished in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2023)
Although living alone and having a small social network represent the isolated status, their modifying effects were opposite. These findings indicate that the isolation type should be considered when implementing support strategies for older adults with cognitive decline or dementia.