Loneliness and nursing home admission among rural older adults

Article Abstract:

A study has been conducted to analyze the relation between loneliness and subsequent admission to nursing home of about 3,000 rural older Iowans. Results indicate that higher levels of loneliness increase the possibility of nursing home admission. The impact of extremely high loneliness on nursing home admission remain significant over and above other factors such as age, education, income, mental condition, morale and social contact.

Psychological aspects, Nursing home patients, Solitude, Nursing home applicants

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Neuropsychological mediators of the links among age, chronic illness, and everyday problem solving

Article Abstract:

The relationship between age and everyday problem solving (EPS) is explored through an examination of the mediating roles of health status and neuropsychological performance.

Analysis, Age (Psychology), Age differences (Psychology), Neuropsychological tests

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