Caring mindfulness-based approach for seniors (CMBAS)
CMBAS followed the structure of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programme and was tailored to the needs of older adults with a focus on compassion and loving-kindness meditation. CMBAS also included psychoeducational components that offered participants approaches to deal with cognitive concerns and tendencies to worry in skilful ways. The intervention consisted of eight weekly group sessions of approximately 2 hours, home practice (e.g., guided meditations, informal practices) for 1 hour per day on six days per week, and one retreat day during the sixth week of the intervention that involved 5 hours of practice. CMBAS was delivered to groups of 7 to 12 participants by clinically trained facilitators who had completed training that aligned with the good practice guidelines for mindfulness teachers developed by The Mindfulness Network UK.