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The Irish LongituDinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) is a large-scale, nationally representative, longitudinal study on ageing in Ireland, the overarching aim of which is to make Ireland the best place in the world to grow old.
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Coastal Blue Space and Depression in Older Adults
Older people whose homes had extensive sea views had a significantly lower risk of depression, according to ESRI research
New study finds vitamin D deficiency is associated with 75% increase in the risk of developing depression in older Irish adults
Deficiency in vitamin D was associated with a substantial increased risk of depression (+75%) over a four-year follow up period
New findings from TILDA in a new Report - Health and Wellbeing of Ireland’s over 50s 2009-2016
Chapters on health, quality of life, social engagement, living conditions, and health utilisation are included
Researcher Spotlight - Dr Cathal McCrory
Cathal was interviewed by Dr. Claire O‘Connell as part of the HRB researcher spotlight series
How to Age Well-Evidence from TILDA
Professor Kenny delivered a public lecture to a full Edmund Burke Theatre-Video now available on YouTube
How to Age Well-Evidence from TILDA
As part of Positive Ageing Week, Professor Rose Anne Kenny, TILDA founder and Principal Investigator will deliver a free public lecture, How to Age Well: Evidence from TILDA
Low B-12 and folate levels in mature adults of concern
An important paper from TILDA has just been published which highlights deficients in some important micronutrients