Author(s): Mehrabi F; Pomeroy ML; Hoogendijk EO; Cudjoe TKM; Oremus M; Bandeen-Roche K; Oga-Omenka C;

Ageing populations face increasing burdens from frailty and social isolation, which are two inter-related public health challenges that increase the risk of dementia, hospitalisation, and mortality. Despite health systems' potential to intervene, the co-occurrence of frailty and social isolat ...

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Author(s): Rehan S; Mehrabi F; Mick P; Phillips NA;

Background: Sensory and psychosocial factors are potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia. Social factors and indicators of mental health are associated with cognitive performance and risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Sensory impairment can lead to communication and mobility difficulties, reducing social engagement and possibly accelerating c ...

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Author(s): Mehrabi F; Beshai S;

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to (1) examine profiles of mindfulness using the short form of the FFMQ (FFMQ-SF), (2) identify the demographic predictor (i.e., sex) of mindfulness profile membership, and (3) examine associations of mindfulness profiles with psychological outcomes (i.e., anxiety and depressive symptoms). Methods: This cross-sectional ...

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Author(s): Mehrabi F; Pomeroy ML; Cudjoe TKM; Jenkins E; Dent E; Hoogendijk EO;

Background: It is unclear whether social isolation and loneliness may precede frailty status or whether frailty may precipitate social isolation and loneliness. We investigated the reciprocal and temporal sequence of social isolation, loneliness, and frailty among older adults across 21 years. Methods: We used seven waves of the Longitudinal Aging Study ...

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