Yeah, this is what it looked like to me. It sounds like what the studies were trying to say is that the majority of those dementia victims lacked close relationships. But I just find it a bit silly to think that the lack of those close relationships are a direct cause/contributor of dementia.
Don't get me wrong, I'd pick having friends over not having them, but I feel like that statistic is a sort of fear mongering tactic used to drive people to change themselves just to BE in a relationship. I've pretty much gone my whole life without having a "best friend," and yeah, it has hurt...
Ah, of course. I didn't expect many people to know who they are, but they're my all-time favorite artists. You should give them a listen. Personally, I recommend you listen to chemtrails over the country club, born to die, or ultraviolence by Lana del Rey.
This line in particular got in me my feels. It can be hard putting yourself out for someone, just for them to use you as a stepping stone, but as many people have said already: there are plenty of other people not like her. I understand your frustration and reasoning for not wanting to help...