[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 2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.sger.2023.09.008 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindfulness meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Alzheimer’s disease Aidant Art therapy Art-thérapie Caregiver Maladie d’alzheimer Mindfulness meditation Méditation pleine conscience Psychobehavioral disorder Trouble psychocomportemental |
| Citations | 2 |
| Key points | 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.
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