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Mindfulness, Stress, and Aging.

Katarina Friberg Felsted¹

¹University of Utah College of Nursing, 10 South Connor Road, #3655, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.

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|October 4, 2020

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Mindfulness interventions effectively address various chronic conditions in older adults, offering a low-cost, accessible approach. These therapies leverage life experience to improve mental and physical well-being.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Psychology
Integrative Medicine

Background:

Mindfulness interventions, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), are adapted for older adults.
Older adults possess life experience that can enhance engagement with contemplative therapies.
Mindfulness is an accessible, cost-effective, and time-proven intervention for this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the efficacy of mindfulness in addressing a range of chronic conditions in older adults.
To highlight the suitability of mindfulness for older adults due to its accessibility and cost-effectiveness.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on mindfulness applications in older adults.
Analysis of studies demonstrating responsiveness of various chronic conditions to mindfulness.

Main Results:

Mindfulness has shown positive effects on cognitive function, anxiety, and depression.
Improvements in sleep quality, loneliness, and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms are noted.
Evidence supports mindfulness for managing cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson's disease, incontinence, and chronic pain.

Conclusions:

Mindfulness interventions are a viable, low-cost, and accessible therapeutic option for older adults with chronic conditions.
The integration of mindfulness can significantly improve the mental and physical health outcomes for the aging population.
Further research can explore specific adaptations and long-term impacts of mindfulness in geriatric care.