Meditation for Older Adults: A New Look at an Ancient Intervention for Mental Health.
Author: Sorrell J.
Conference/Journal: J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv.
Date published: 2015 Apr 13
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Pages: 1-5 , Special Notes: doi: 10.3928/02793695-20150330-01 , Word Count: 86
Abstract
New research is providing health care professionals with evidence for the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation as an intervention for older adults. Recent studies have provided evidence that meditation results in observable changes in brain structure related to memory, sense of self, empathy, and stress. Health care professionals should consider mindfulness training as a helpful intervention for older adults with problems such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, loneliness, and caregiver burden. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx(x), xx-xx.].
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PMID: 25876613
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