Mindfulness-based stress reduction for family caregivers: a randomized controlled trial.
The Gerontologist October 15, 2012 Robin R Whitebird, MaryJo Kreitzer, A Lauren Crain et al.
Purpose: Caring for a family member with dementia is associated with chronic stress, which can have significant deleterious effects on caregivers. The purpose of the Balance Study was to compare a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention to a community caregiver education and support (CCES) intervention for family caregivers of people with dementia. Design and methods: We randomly...
DOI: 10.1093/geront/gns126 (opens in new tab)
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Depression
Animals
Humans
Dementia
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