People over 55 who live alone are 30% more likely to develop dementia than those who live with others, according to a new UCL-led study.
The systematic review and meta-analysis, published in Ageing Research Reviews, suggests that social isolation could be a greater risk factor for dementia than previously believed.
Lead author Dr. Roopal Desai (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) said: “More and more people are living alone, particularly older people, and some studies have also suggested that increasing numbers of people are experiencing loneliness in countries such as the UK. Our findings suggest that low social contact could have…
