iRest™ Meditation Webinar Series Addresses Depression Symptoms in Older Adults
OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine January 7, 2026 Oteja Lightheart, Helané Wahbeh
An online webinar series of four weekly one-hour meditation videos for older adults with depressive symptoms showed significant improvements in self-reported depressive symptoms, pain, sleep quality, well-being, and compassion. Of 138 eligible participants, 42 completed the four-week intervention (32.6%). The study highlights promising results but notes challenges in participant retention and motivation, especially for those with depressive symptoms and older populations needing technical support.