[Mindfulness meditation and art therapy for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers].
Christelle Filleau, Emma Febvre-Richards, Alexandra Konig, Roxane Fabre, Aurélie Mouton, Guillaume Sacco
Soins. Gerontologie January 1, 2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2023.09.008 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAlzheimer's disease affects nearly three million people in France, and an adapted program based on mindfulness meditation can reduce anxiety and stress for both patients and their caregivers. The authors underline the value of supporting such a program to address psychobehavioral disorders.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindfulness meditation |
| Keywords | Alzheimer’s disease Aidant Art therapy Art-thérapie Caregiver |
| Citations | 2 |
| Key finding | An adapted mindfulness meditation program reduces anxiety and stress for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers. |
Abstract
Alzheimer's disease affects nearly three million people in France, and requires training for both healthcare professionals and caregivers. Our study underlines the value of supporting an adapted program based on mindfulness meditation, to reduce anxiety and stress for patients and their caregivers.