This study focuses on the influence of anxiety and depression on individual trajectories of
quality of life in old age through a longitudinal approach. A representative sample of adults …

The increase in the proportion of elderly people in developed societies has several
consequences, such as the rise in demand for long-term care (LTC). Due to cost …

We investigate the consequences of retirement from work for the overall well-being of
individuals aged 50 and above. Well-being is captured by two different concepts: life …

This study aimed to analyze the determinants of quality of life (QoL) in older people in three
European countries (Portugal, Spain and Sweden). A sample of 7589 participants in waves …

Population aging is a global phenomenon due to declining birth rates and increased life
expectancy. This demographic shift poses a challenge to society, requiring adaptation of …

In this study, we propose a hyper-simplified indicator of health and well-being for data
visualization purposes in large datasets and apply it to SHARE survey data, the largest …

One of the main demographic problems is the ageing of populations, especially in European
countries. However, this process is not taking place equally in all countries and has a …

Purpose To investigate the longitudinal association between trajectories (incidence,
remission) of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), major depression (MD) and change in …

We aim to study among European older adults (after age 50) if partner's mental health
influences the individual's well-being. A sample of married or with registered partnership …

The financial crisis of 2008 precipitated the “Great Recession”. In this scenario, we took
Spain as a country of study, because although it experienced significant negative shocks …