High vision-related quality of life indices reduce the odds of depressive symptoms in aged care facilities.

Conclusion: Better VRQoL was independently associated with reduced depressive symptoms. Supporting older people in aged care to maintain optimal levels of vision-specific functioning, independence, and emotional well-being may protect their mental health. PMID: 31392896 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31392896?dopt=Abstract

Source: Aging and Mental Health - August 7, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Rees G, McCabe M, Xie J, Constantinou M, Gan A, Holloway E, Man RE, Jackson J, Fenwick EK, Lamoureux E Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research