Impact of Informal Caregiving at Older Ages on Loneliness and Social Networks in Singapore.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In ageing societies, older adults may increasingly take on informal caregiving responsibilities for others. Although some previous studies indicate that informal caregiving among adults is associated with an increased risk of loneliness and social isolation, studies have not focused specifically on informal caregivers who are older adults themselves and therefore may be at increased risk of adverse psychosocial outcomes. In this study, we aimed to assess if informal caregiving at older ages adversely impacts loneliness and social networks.

Methods

We used data pertaining to 2,577 participants in a nationally representative longitudinal study of community-dwelling older adults in Singapore, a rapidly ageing Asian country. To address selection bias into caregiving

SUBMITTER: Yong T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12622986 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature