325 Exploring the Complexity of Dementia and Loneliness in Ireland

ConclusionHuman contact and a meaningful relationship are superior in preventing loneliness. Individual feelings of loneliness or lack thereof are not directly correlated to the coping mechanisms most commonly employed by individuals with dementia. Further exploration is need to understand how people with dementia, who live at home, perceive or experience loneliness.
Source: Age and Ageing - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research