Positive Psychology Interventions in Early-Stage Cognitive Decline Related to Dementia: A Systematic Review of Cognitive and Brain Functioning Outcomes of Mindfulness Interventions.

A systematic review of mindfulness interventions for people with early-stage cognitive decline related to dementia finds that such interventions may improve cognitive function and brain health. The review examined multiple studies and suggests that mindfulness training can lead to small to moderate improvements in memory and executive function, as well as changes in brain structure and activity. However, the evidence is limited by small sample sizes and variability in study designs, and more rigorous research is needed to confirm these effects. The findings indicate a potential role for mindfulness as a non-drug therapy to support brain health in early dementia.

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Positive Psychology Interventions in Early-Stage Cognitive Decline Related to Dementia: A Systematic Review of Cognitive and Brain Functioning Outcomes of Mindfulness Interventions.