Risk of psychological distress in partners with functional disability among older Japanese adults.
Toshimasa SoneNaoki NakayaYasutake TomataIchiro TsujiPublished in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2018)
A partner with functional disability conferred a significantly higher risk of psychological distress on older Japanese individuals, and this association was modified by social support. We conclude that social support might buffer psychological distress in this population. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; 18: 775-782.