‘Significant link’ between living alone and dementia risk, study suggests

People over 55 who live by themselves are 30% more likely to develop dementia than those who live with others.

Living alone could be a bigger risk factor for dementia than physical inactivity, diabetes and obesity, research suggests.

People over 55 who live by themselves are 30% more likely to develop dementia than those who live with others, according to a UCL-led study.