NOVEMBER 2024 FEATURE:
MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS FOR IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH As we age, maintaining both physical and mental health becomes increasingly important. For seniors, the combination of meditation and mindfulness offers a simple, powerful way to improve overall well-being. These practices, which involve focusing attention on the present moment and cultivating a sense of calm, can have profound effects on mental, emotional, and physical health. Often, however, the idea of meditation is overwhelming. We have an image of sitting on a cushion for hours at a time, thinking of nothing. Many clients have told me they “can’t focus,” and I often hear, “I feel like I’m doing it wrong.” These are understandable feelings, and nearly everyone I know who meditates regularly started with these exact thoughts. continued on page 4
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