Evaluating the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on cognitive function and quality of life in nondemented older adults : a pilot study
A pilot study tested whether an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program improves executive function, mood, self-esteem, and perceived stress in older adults over 65. Participants were randomly assigned to MBSR (40 people) or an active control group (32 people). Compared with the control condition, MBSR was associated with significantly enhanced quality of life. No other significant improvements in executive function, mood, self-esteem, or perceived stress were found. The authors note that a full-scale study is needed to clarify these results.