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| The effects of brief mindfulness training on caregivers' well-being | | Author(s) | Steve Hoppes, Helen Bryce, Chan Hellman, Ellen Finlay |
| Journal title | Activities, Adaptation and Aging, vol 36, no 2, April-June 2012 |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis, April-June 2012 |
| Pages | pp 147-166 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Family care ; Stress ; Yoga ; Therapy ; Well being. |
| Annotation | This study investigated the benefits of brief training in mindfulness meditation for carers of family members with dementia. Based on Buddhism, mindfulness consists of a variety of meditation exercises that involve sitting quietly while focusing attention on one's breathing. 11 caregivers completed four hours of mindfulness training. Using mixed methods in a parallel model, survey data were gathered pre-intervention, post-intervention and one month post-intervention. Qualitative interviews were conducted one month post-intervention. Findings included increased acceptance, presence, peace, hope and decreased reactivity and caregiver burden resulting from brief mindfulness training. Activity professionals working with dementia caregivers can be of service through delivery of or referrals for mindfulness training. This intervention appeared to balance caregivers' doing, being and becoming. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-130208217 A |
| Classmark | EA: P6:SJ: QNH: HTY: LO: D:F:5HH |
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