Can meditation improve attention in older adults? Study protocol for a 4-week proof-of-concept intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls are a major health care concern for our aging population. Previous research has identified impaired sustained attention as a risk factor for falls. Recently, meditation has been shown to improve different types of attention in various populations. However, there are no studies to date examining whether meditation training can improve sustained attention and mobility in older adults.

Methods

We are conducting a 4-week proof-of-concept meditation intervention. We will recruit community-dwelling older adults. Participants will be randomized into one of two groups: (1) meditation training or (2) music listening (control). All participants will complete three 20-min group sessions per week and will be encouraged to continue their practice independently on the rem

SUBMITTER: Nagamatsu LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6369542 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature