ArticleJournal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD2020
Living Alone with Mild-To-Moderate Dementia: Findings from the IDEAL Cohort.
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- Non-Pharmacological Interventions for People With Dementia Who Live Alone: A Systematic Review.International journal of geriatric psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Older adults living with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia or mild cognitive impairment with no informal caregiver or care partner: IDEA Café, the first pilot randomized trial intervention for this underserved populations.Aging & mental health · 2025Trial
- Smartphone Use and Social Activities Among People With Mild to Moderate Dementia: Multi-Informant Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR aging · 2026Article
- Living alone with dementia: Supportive care for dementia, a replicable model for support and lessons learned.Dementia (London, England) · 2026Article
- Evaluating the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Utility of the Home Alone Intervention: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study.Journal of aging research · 2026Article
- Exploring representation of people without cohabiting carers in research on help-seeking for dementia diagnosis: a scoping review protocol.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Living alone with dementia is a neglected source of inequality: findings from a scoping review of research evidence.Systematic reviews · 2025Article
- Dementia in primary care: a qualitative study with general practitioners and caregivers with and without migration backgrounds.BMC primary care · 2025Article
- Examining the challenges of people living alone with neurodegenerative conditions: a scoping review protocol.BMJ open · 2025Article
- "It's my life, it's my choice and I want to say when" vs "A good death is to be on good terms with God". Comparing the views of people with dementia in the UK and Brazil about a good death: a cross-cultural qualitative study.BMC palliative care · 2025Article
- An analysis of the factors influencing the demand for care in the community for older adults with mild dementia in China: a cross-sectional study.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- The clock-drawing test: reading temporalities of dementia from clinical chart notes.The journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute · 2025Article
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- Characteristics, Needs, and Perspectives of Individuals Living Alone With Dementia: An Integrative Review.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Sex Differences for Social Determinants Associated with Lewy Body Dementia Onset and Diagnosis.Neuro-degenerative diseases · 2025Article
- Living Alone With Dementia: A Reality Check.The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry · 2024Article
- Dementia-Friendly Transportation Services: A Scoping Review.The Gerontologist · 2024Article
- A qualitative study of informal caregiver perceptions of the benefits of an early dementia diagnosis.BMC health services research · 2024Article
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- Comorbid health conditions and their impact on social isolation, loneliness, quality of life, and well-being in people with dementia: longitudinal findings from the IDEAL programme.BMC geriatrics · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundA significant proportion of people with dementia live alone, but little is known about their specific needs.
objectiveTo understand the profile of people living alone with mild-to-moderate dementia in the UK and identify any systematic differences associated with living situation.
methodsWe analyzed cross-sectional data from 1,541 people with mild-to-moderate dementia and 1,277 caregivers participating in the IDEAL cohort at the first wave of assessment.
resultsThere were 1,256 (81.5%) people with dementia living with others and 285 (18.5%) living alone, of whom 51 (3% of whole sample) reported little or no informal support. There were relatively few differences associated with living situation and odds ratios were generally small. People living alone were older on average, and more likely to be female, than those living with others. Those living alone were more likely to have higher cognitive ability and self-reported functional ability, and more social contact with those from other households. They were also lonelier, expressed less satisfaction with life, and used home care services and equipment more. There were no differences in symptoms, mood, quality of life, or well-being.
conclusionThe findings support the view that it is possible to 'live well' with mild-to-moderate dementia while living alone, given appropriate support, including home care and equipment. Nevertheless, it is important to consider how those living alone may be supported to have a more satisfactory experience, and how health and social care services can best respond to their needs.
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