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February 9, 2026Clinical Gerontologist1 citations

Effectiveness of Cognitive Interventions for Community-Dwelling Older Adults Living Alone: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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HLHsin-Chieh LeeHLHoi-Lam LeiCWChien-Te Wu

Key Points

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of socially interactive cognitive interventions for older adults living alone.
  • Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of available studies.
  • Focused on community-dwelling older adults who live independently.
  • Analyzed the impact of cognitive interventions on mental health and cognitive function.
  • Cognitive interventions significantly improved mental health outcomes.
  • Participants reported enhanced quality of life after interventions.
  • Support for independent living was observed among those engaged in cognitive activities.

Abstract

Socially interactive cognitive interventions are a promising strategy for improving the cognitive and mental health of community-dwelling older adults living alone. Clinicians should implement these accessible interventions to improve the population's quality of life and support their independent living.

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Lee et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69897a35f0ec2af6756e8918https://doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2026.2626401
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