Dr Baowen XueAcademic
academic at University College London and lead author of the paper
Cited in UK press coverage of health & social care
1 citation
Across 1 topic, first on 27 Aug 2026.
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“Our study shows that the caring responsibilities many people take on in later life can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, lighter caring responsibilities can be good for you by providing mental stimulation from interacting with loved ones or others you're helping and a sense of purpose and usefulness. But being overloaded with caring tasks has exactly the opposite effect and can accelerate people's mental decline in terms of not being as mentally sharp or quick-thinking as they used to be.”
academic at University College London and lead author of the paper · Adult social care & reform · 27 Aug 2026 · Older people risk mental decline if they do long hours of caring, UK study shows ↗
Source references
- Older people risk mental decline if they do long hours of caring, UK study showstheguardian.com · 27 Aug 2026
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