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P3‐626: THE LIVING WELL TOGETHER PROGRAM: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF A HEALTH SELF‐MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR AGING AFRICAN AMERICANS WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS
Author(s) -
Benton Susan Flowers,
Kaseroff Ashley,
Gunn Wade,
Carter Fabu P.,
Hills Ornella,
Phillips Brian,
Tansey Timothy,
Rosenthal David,
Chan Fong,
Gleason Carey E.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2018.06.1993
Subject(s) - gerontology , health equity , self management , medicine , health care , psychology , public health , nursing , machine learning , computer science , economics , economic growth
easy 12 minute/day yoga meditation. The control group consisted of either music listening or memory enhancement training (MET). Memory, cognitive function and various biomarkers were measured at baseline, 3 and 6months. Results:Practicing KK 12minutes a day for 8 12 weeks improves cognitive function, increases cerebral blood flow, augments neurotransmitters and neuroanatomical plasticity in the anterior and posterior cingulate gyrus, hippocampus, & prefrontal cortex. Moreover, these studies show improved mental health, better sleep, reduced stress, increased telomerase and longer telomeres, reduced inflammatory markers, strengthened neuro-connectivity, increased plasma amyloid beta, and a rise in aspects of psycho-spiritual well-being such as selfacceptance and a sense of purpose in life. All of these benefits may help prevent or reverse cognitive decline. Gains were sustained or improved at 6 months. No side effects were reported. Conclusions:Kirtan Kriya is a simple and effective yoga meditation with striking results, including an improvement in cognitive function in SCD and MCI. KK has significant potential to be valuable in the fight against AD in women.