Older adults who used a voice-guided mindfulness app for three weeks reported that digital mindfulness can enhance self-perceived well-being by fostering resilience and self-care, but also experienced adverse effects such as frustration and discomfort. The experiences and design preferences of older adults were highly individual, diverse, and manifold, indicating that personalized approaches are essential for effective engagement. The study was based on qualitative interviews with 15 older adults in Sweden after they used the app at home.
An 8-week theory-based mindfulness curriculum combining mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-based elder care, and mindful sustainable aging with digital support improved mindfulness, sleep quality, aging perception, healthy aging outlook, and physical function in older community-dwelling adults in Taiwan. Cognition, heart rate variability, and physical activity showed no significant changes. Qualitative interviews indicated participants valued simple daily practices like mindful breathing and digital materials, though some with reading difficulties faced access challenges. The curriculum was developed using a modified Delphi method and tested in a mixed methods feasibility study with 10 older adults. The authors argue longer trials are needed to assess cognitive and physiological effects.