Social Support and Emotional Well-Being in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
Author Information
Author(s): Johnson Melanie, Shiley Marcos, Growney Claire, Salmon David
Primary Institution: Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of California, San Diego
Hypothesis
Social resources may be especially important for maintaining well-being among older adults with neurodegenerative diseases.
Conclusion
The study found that high quality social resources are linked to better emotional well-being, especially in older adults with Alzheimer's disease.
Supporting Evidence
- Social resource quality was associated with better emotional well-being on all thirteen emotional well-being measures.
- The association between high quality social resources and emotional well-being was stronger for participants with Alzheimer's disease compared to cognitively normal younger adults.
Takeaway
Having good friends and family can make older people feel happier, especially those with memory problems.
Methodology
The study used NIH Toolbox measures to assess emotional well-being and social resource quality among different groups of older adults.
Participant Demographics
Older adults aged 62 and above, including those with Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, and cognitively normal individuals.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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