Dementia Matters

COVID-19 Special Series Stress, fear, and anxiety are common responses to the uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the regular practice of mindfulness, the meditative process of bringing your attention to your body in the present moment, has been seen to help calm the worry. Our guest joins us to discuss using mindfulness methods to maintain and mange an overall wellbeing. Guest: Vincent Minichiello, MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Episode Topics: How do you define mindfulness? 2:55 How does mindfulness affect our body? 5:15 Is it common to feel muscle relaxation while practicing mindfulness? 8:24 What are mindfulness-based interventions? 9:54   Can mindfulness be health focused? 13:36 Where do you see mindfulness fitting into healthcare, especially during the pandemic? 14:01 How can mindfulness be useful during the COVID-19 pandemic? 16:11 Can mindfulness be beneficial for individuals with cognitive impairments and caregivers? 18:21 Where should you begin