Presenter
Jennifer Macnie, B.S., OT/S
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
This literature review aimed to identify the current research related to mindfulness in addressing mental health concerns. Anxiety and depression are extremely prevalent amongst older adults living in Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) (Morgan et al, 2016; Wallis et al., 2018). Currently, anxiety and depression are mainly treated by pharmaceutical treatments and cognitive behavioral therapy, however an increase of non-pharmaceutical treatment methods are needed (Wallis et al., 2018). The development and evaluation of occupation-based mindfulness programs in ALF will help to identify best practices for addressing mental health concerns in this setting.
Faculty Mentor
Kathryn Burke, O.T.D., OTR/L
Academic Discipline
College of Health & Wellness
Repository Citation
Macnie, Jennifer, "Mindfulness Strategies for Older Adults" (2025). Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium. 185.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/innov_symposium/185
