Caregiving responsibilities, living alone, and mental health among older women during a time of collective stress

Yiwen Zhu; Laura Sampson; Justin G. Farmer; Shaili C Jha; Archana Basu; Karestan C. Koenen; Laura D. Kubzansky

doi:10.1093/geronb/gbag036

March 7, 2026The Journals of Gerontology Series B

Caregiving responsibilities, living alone, and mental health among older women during a time of collective stress

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This research aims to explore the relationship between caregiving responsibilities, living alone, and mental health in older women during stressful times.
Analysis of the effects of caregiving responsibilities and living alone on mental health.
Assessment of social support as a moderating factor.
Consideration of contextual factors influencing mental health outcomes.
Identified variability in mental health outcomes based on caregiving responsibilities.
Highlighted the importance of social support during times of stress.
Pointed out that overlooking contextual factors can hinder effective interventions.

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Demonstrates the impact of caregiving and living alone on mental health in older women, suggesting the need for targeted interventions.

Abstract

Effects of caregiving responsibilities and living alone are not uniform, even during times of heightened stress. Caregiving stress and social support matter. Overlooking key contextual factors may lead to missed opportunities for prevention and intervention.

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Zhu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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