Archive for the 'Research' Category

Older people’s isolation and loneliness: Study

Tuesday, September 13th, 2005

Dr Mima Cattan’s, (Leeds Metropolitan University)Recent study concluded that the effects of social isolation and loneliness for an older person can be harmful and traumatic. Although there are many good initiatives which aim to tackle the problem, older people are rarely involved in developing these activities.”

MRC research on dementia

Wednesday, August 31st, 2005

Published 23rd August, the Cognitive Function and Ageing Study show that improved health and mortality are not likely to guard against the risk of developing dementia. This press release contains conflicting estimates of the incidence of dementia in people over 85.

Older people who use computers report less depression

Wednesday, August 24th, 2005

Those who become adept at and use a computer appear to have fewer depressive symptoms than those older adults who aren’t so technologically connected.