More mindfulness training may be beneficial for pre-dementia
What is it about?
Cognitive function and mindfulness level of older adults (OAs) with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)/pre-dementia improved after an 8-week group-based Mindfulness for MCI program intervention. MCI participants who meditated at a higher level for the period between the start of the intervention and the end of an 1-year follow-up (total period of 59 weeks), showed greater improvements in cognitive function and everyday activities functioning.
Why is it important?
Our study yielded further evidence for the potential benefits of long-term mindfulness practice as a feasible and efficacious non-pharmacological therapeutic intervention option for older adults with MCI. The key findings of potential improvements in cognitive function and everyday activities functioning associated with long-term mindfulness practices may help MCI older adults better self-manage their neurodegenerative condition, and reduce the burden of care experienced by their support person and family.