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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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Older people who go to church have better mental health
Relationships between faith and mental health uncovered in new study by TILDA
Driving is associated with better mental health and higher levels of social participation
Driving is associated with better mental health and higher levels of social participation than travelling as a passenger or by public transport – new TILDA research
TILDA-GAA Partnership features in this month’s GAA Newsletter
Book tickets for national talk on How to Age Well: Evidence from TILDA
GAA/TILDA partnership brings the ‘secrets of positive ageing’ to every county
In an era where we are all expected to live longer, Trinity College Dublin, the GAA and Irish Life have come together to highlight the secrets to successful ageing through a series of regional seminars
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
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