Mindfulness for lonely older adults with children abroad
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a mindfulness class (taught in Cantonese) can help reduce loneliness in older adults who may have children living in another country. You might join if you feel lonely and live in public or subsidized housing.
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Who can take part
- You are Chinese and between 65 and 75 years old.
- You speak Cantonese and can join a class conducted in Cantonese.
- You feel lonely (a short screening questionnaire will check this).
- You live in public housing, subsidized housing, or rely on a pension or savings.
- You have not done an instructor-led mindfulness course in the past 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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