Mindfulness-based stress reduction and loneliness in older adults: two randomized controlled trials.
The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences November 5, 2025 Janine M. Dutcher, Kirk W Brown, Emily K. Lindsay et al.
Loneliness is one of the most robust risk factors for morbidity and accelerated mortality among older adults, and effective interventions are needed. However, interventions to reduce loneliness have shown limited success, especially in this population. Indeed, research suggests that simply increasing social contact might not combat loneliness; instead, addressing the cognitive and emotional...