Living alone in older age is common in Western societies.
In the United States, one third of older adults live alone, about 14 million individuals.
Cognitive impairment is common as well and increases with age, like the living arrangement of living alone.
Estimates indicate that one third of people with dementia live alone in Western countries. Epidemiologist from our group estimated that in the United States 4.3 million people live alone with cognitive impairment [Read More]
