How Patients with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers benefits from practicing mindfulness

Abstract

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common and devastating of the major form of dementia. This neurodegenerative disorder affects about 35 million people nationwide based on previous studies. Caregivers of Alzheimer’s patient are most likely to be stressed, and lead to depression, especially when the caregiver is a family member. These individuals practicing mindfulness techniques show evidence in brain alteration and immune function most specific to telomeres during these stressful periods. Current literatures have been reviewed supporting evidence of this study.