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Mindfulness is a combination of focused attention and non-judgmental observation about what is happening within your body and in the external world. While scientists have studied mindfulness and its impact on psychological well-being since the 1930s, they have only recently examined the experience of mindfulness for older adults. In this Wellness Wednesday with cognitive aging expert Dr. Quinn Kennedy, we will explore what mindfulness is, why it yields emotional and cognitive benefits, and how learning mindfulness is both easier and more taxing for an older adult. Walk away with some techniques to practice mindfulness, even if you only have a few minutes a day.

Dr. Quinn Kennedy is the Director of Aging Research at neuroFit, where she advances efforts towards helping adults take some control over their cognitive aging process. Dr. Kennedy earned a PhD in psychology and completed postdoctoral training in cognitive aging, both at Stanford University. She has extensive research experience in investigating factors that affect older adults’ decision making, memory, and performance. Dr. Kennedy’s research has been recognized through multiple awards, grants, and peer reviewed journal publications. With her collaborators, her work has been featured on Channel 2 News, NPR, the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Science.