Mindfulness Meditation for Better Sleep in Dementia: Can Simple Practices Ease Insomnia and Protect the Aging Brain?

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This scoping review shows that structured mindfulness meditation programs can meaningfully improve sleep quality, reduce insomnia and ease fatigue in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s disease. While more rigorous trials are needed, the findings suggest mindfulness is a low-cost, scalable tool that benefits both sleep and overall well-being in this vulnerable group.