Correlation of Stress and Depression Levels with the Presence of Cognitive Impairments in the Elderly and Senile People

The relevance of the study is caused by the increasing number of elderly and senile people in the structure of society and, accordingly, the growing attention to the problems associated with difficulties in adapting to new conditions of their life activity. The article describes an empirical study aimed at identifying the relationship between the level of stress and depression in elderly and senile people and the presence of cognitive impairment. The sample consisted of 210 people (100 men and 110 women aged 60–89 years). Results of three methods: the MiniCog, the Geriatric Depression Scale, and the PSM25 assessment of mental state and stress level are outlined. Correlation analysis revealed that high levels of stress and depression are accompanied by greater cognitive impairment. Moreover, the results obtained can be used in the organization of geriatric care for the elderly and senile people.