This study found that older Singaporeans who were more compassionate were more likely to follow safety measures during the pandemic lockdown, and that following these measures and having greater resilience were both linked to lower anxiety.
In a survey of over 400 older Singaporeans during the COVID-19 lockdown, greater fear of the virus was linked to higher anxiety, more depressive symptoms, and a higher perceived risk of catching it, and this fear was stronger in older participants.
This study explored how older Singaporean adults use social media and what they think its effect is on their health, finding that personal attitudes, ease of use, and trust in the content shape how much they rely on it.
Looking at over 600 elderly Singaporeans, this study found that people who had been drinking tea for 15 years or more were less likely to have symptoms of depression or anxiety, even after accounting for other health and lifestyle factors.
This study found that older adults with mild memory problems slept worse than those without, but this poor sleep was not mainly caused by depression or anxiety. This suggests sleep problems may be an early, independent sign of cognitive decline.
This study looked at older adults in Singapore with mild depression or anxiety who took part in a year-long programme of art, music, Tai Chi, and mindfulness. Their mood symptoms improved over time, suggesting these low-cost, culturally familiar activities can help support mental wellbeing.
