Older adults, perceived ageism, civic participation and mental health: a qualitative study

CONCLUSIONS: Ageism made it difficult for people to participate in civic life, which has been linked to better mental health. These findings emphasize the need to encourage inclusive civic involvement to improve older individuals' mental health.PMID:38709682 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2348611

Source: Aging and Mental Health - May 6, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sofia von Humboldt Andrea Costa Namrah Ilyas Isabel Leal Source Type: research