A randomized clinical trial of mindfulness training versus a health promotion program: Impact on cognitive and mental health in older immigrants

Both interventions positively influenced attention, with the most notable improvements observed in anxiety and perceived stress. These findings suggest that group interventions may have the potential to improve cognitive and affective indicators, regardless of their specific content. Despite their diverse goals, the interventions shared procedural features, such as the organization and delivery of the sessions, which may have contributed to the outcomes observed. This underscores the potential value of well-designed group-based programs in cognitive and affective indicators among vulnerable older adults. While further research is needed, our findings point to the relevance of including these interventions within the realm of promoting healthy aging and dementia prevention.