The Effects of Mindfulness on Mental Health and Sleep in the Population of Elderly

Sleep disturbances concern old age. At the same time, changes are happening in cognitive function. The consequences of such variations reflect on mental health. As the world population grows older, demands for proper and accessible treatments are present. The current state of the research guides towards a possible option called mindfulness. Existing data shows promising and optimistic take on this technique as a treatment solution. In the aged population, mindfulness appears to have positive impact on neural, physiological, psychological, and social aspects. At the same time, search for a mechanism behind it, optimal types of exercises, modality, and the extent of its reach, are in the process. Nevertheless, the absence of adversities, and the ability to adapt and implement this practice drives the motivation behind raising awareness about its use. Accordingly, insight into personal statements and experience of the users gives a better understanding of what it is like to be mindful, and truly comprehend the already observed effects, as well as potential directions and adjustments of this technique.