Mediators of attachment, frailty, and mild cognitive impairment in older adults.

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Erik Buchholz · University of California San Diego

Chandra A. Reynolds · University of Colorado Boulder

Tyler R. Bell · University of California San Diego

McKenna E. Williams · University of California San Diego

Rongxiang Tang · Texas A&M University

Matthew S. Panizzon · University of California San Diego

Michael J. Lyons

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Attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance predict frailty and cognitive function through different pathways in older adults. Viewing others as trustworthy and dependable in midlife may be protective against frailty and dementia risk in old age. Focusing on improving the quality of interpersonal relationships may thus help to reduce risk. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Elder Abuse and Neglect

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Published in: Health Psychology

DOI: 10.1037/hea0001600

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