THEORIZING FORTITUDE: MINDFULNESS
2024

Mindfulness and Aging

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Author Information

Author(s): Kristoffer Rhoads

Primary Institution: University of Washington School of Medicine

Hypothesis

Mindfulness practices can enhance acceptance and resilience in older adults.

Conclusion

Mindfulness practices may help older adults accept their current abilities and improve their mental health.

Supporting Evidence

  • Mindfulness helps older adults accept their current abilities.
  • Mindfulness practices can improve mental health in older adults.

Takeaway

Mindfulness is like paying attention to what’s happening right now, which can help older people feel better about themselves and their lives.

Methodology

The presentation reviews mindfulness meditation principles and their applications for older adults.

Participant Demographics

Older adults with and without neurological disorders.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1983

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