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September 18, 2025Research on AgingOpen Access

Possible and Probable Dementia and Depressive/Anxiety Symptoms: Mediation Effects of Social Engagement and Loneliness

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NCNamkee G. ChoiYZYuanjin ZhouCMC. Nathan Marti

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Overview

Path model reveals loneliness and social engagement mediate the connection between dementia and depressive symptoms.

Key Points

  • Dementia is linked to increased depressive and anxiety symptoms in older adults, impacting psychological well-being.
  • Among those with possible dementia, 14.3% experience moderate to severe depressive/anxiety symptoms.
  • The study employed a path model to analyze the relationships between dementia, social engagement, and loneliness.
  • Addressing social engagement and loneliness may enhance mental health outcomes for individuals with dementia.

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Choi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d462d231b076d99fa626d3https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275251380531
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