Knowledge on Mindfulness Meditation among the Elderly- A Descriptive Study

Abstract

Background: The Mindfulness meditation training is uniquely relevant to older adults who are at increased risk of experiencing both cognitive and physical issues. Educating older adults on appropriate strategies and approaches of mindfulness meditation will assist them to develop and sustain healthier habits as they age. Hence this study is designed to assess the knowledge of elderly people on mindfulness meditation.

Objective: To assess the knowledge of Mindfulness meditation.

Methodology: A Descriptive Research Approach is used. 10 participants who had no chronic disability were chosen through Nonprobability Purposive Sampling Technique. Data was gathered using self-structured administered Questionnaire. In order to establish the reliability of the tool, the test-retest method was used and the Pearson’s correlation coefficient was found to be 0.99.

Result: As a result it was found that almost 50 % of the elderly were not knowing about the Mindfulness Mediation technique and its benefits.

Conclusion: Results shows that the majority of the patients in Geriatric homes had poor knowledge on Mindfulness meditation.