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  • Gerontology
  • Mental Health
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Informal family caregiver numbers are rising, increasing the need for effective support interventions.
  • Caregiver burden, stress, and psychological well-being are significant concerns in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of an online mindfulness meditation intervention for community-dwelling older adult caregivers.
  • To evaluate the intervention's impact on quality of life, caregiver burden, and psychological well-being.

Main Methods:

  • An 8-week online mindfulness meditation program was delivered to 40 community-dwelling older adult caregivers.
  • Feasibility was assessed via retention rates (55% completion).
  • Pre- and post-intervention surveys measured outcomes using matched pairs t-tests.

Main Results:

  • The online mindfulness intervention was feasible, with high retention rates.
  • Significant reductions were observed in caregiver burden, perceived stress, anxiety, and loneliness.
  • Participants reported improved mental well-being and quality of life.

Conclusions:

  • Online mindfulness meditation is a feasible and effective intervention for reducing burden and improving psychological well-being in older adult caregivers.
  • Digital interventions offer flexible support for caregivers with demanding responsibilities.
  • Further research should explore the scalability of online mindfulness programs for broader caregiver populations.