Background
cognitive impairment, cognitive performance declines, anxiety disorders, MCI, Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive problems, depression, cognitive complaints, AD
SECONDARY, NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2018), the world’s population of adults aged 60 years and older is expected to reach 2 billion by 2050. As older adults live longer, the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), increases. A It is estimated that one-third of community-dwelling older adults will experience cognitive complaints [As cognitive performance declines, older adults with SCD or MCI report inefficiency with day-to-day functioning, particularly complex instrumental activities of daily living, such as financial management and shopping [The efficacy of pharmacological management to improve concomitant anxiety disorders and depression among older adults living with cognitive impairment is questionable [Clinical guidelines for the management of cognitive impairment in primary care prioritize non-pharmacological interventions, which are appropriate to patients’ cognitive and physical capabilities [Primary care teams are gaining increased attention in Canada as potentially being a significant way to help address the complexities of the changing Canadian demographics, including an aging population and an increase in chronic physical and mental health conditions. It has been noted that a holistic approach to care that addresses the well-being and mental health of older adults is imperative [Primary care providers on Family Health Teams (FHTs) are usually the first point of contact when older adults experience cognitive problems such as SCD or MCI [This study’s primary objective was to evaluate the feasibility of an occupational therapist-led MBSR program, for community-dwelling older adults living with SCD or MCI, in primary care. The secondary objective was to evaluate the acceptability of using technology (e.g., computer tablets and App Insight Timer®) as a tool for program delivery and home practice.