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Mindfulness-based interventions for people with dementia and their caregivers: keeping a dyadic balance.

Authors :
van Boxtel, Martin P. J.
Berk, Lotte
E. de Vugt, Marjolein
van Warmenhoven, Franca
Source :
Aging & Mental Health. May2020, Vol. 24 Issue 5, p697-699. 3p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article informs on Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) for People with Dementia (PwD) and their caregivers. It mentions that systematic reviews on MBIs in caregivers of PwD have demonstrated improvements in levels of caregiver depression and experienced burden. It also mentions that the intervention improves quality of life and supports in coping with their daily life demands.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13607863
Volume :
24
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aging & Mental Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
143114555
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2019.1582004