Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible to participate if you are: 1.18 years or older. 2.Living in Canada. 3.Fluent in English or French. 4.Have access to a computer and internet. 5.A primary caregiver [ This includes but is not limited to spouses, children, siblings, or other family members, as well as non-family members who serve as the primary caregiver.] to a person living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). 6.Experiencing elevated levels of rumination and/or worry. 7. Willing to be randomized into one of the study groups (mindfulness-based intervention or control).

Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible to participate if you are 60 years or older, have a confirmed diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, remain relatively independent in your day-to-day life, are able and willing to wear digital activity tracking technology to monitor daily activity patterns, and are able to provide informed consent and participate in study procedures. You are also eligible to participate if you are a partner/caregiver as a healthy control. 

Eligibility Criteria

1.) Diagnosed with Dementia and/or memory loss by a clinician

2.) Exhibit adequate oral communication skills and cognitive function

3.) Walk or stand with or without personnel or assistive devices

4.) Individuals must be greater than or equal to 50 years of age

Eligibility Criteria

- You are currently an unpaid caregiver for someone living with dementia in Canada

- You have been in this caregiving role for at least 1 year

- The person you care for may live with you, in their own home or in long-term care

- You must be able to complete an online questionnaire in English

- You have access to an internet connection and device

Eligibility Criteria

- are between the ages 60-90

- have up to grade 12 education

- have an individual (spouse, friend, or relative), called a “study partner,” who is willing to:

- Accompany you to the study visits

- Communicate to the study staff of changes in your health status over the period of this study

Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible to participate if you:

1) Are between 40-75 years old, inclusive.

2) Meet diagnosis of a major depressive episode determined through a structured clinical interview conducted by the study clinical psychologist

3) Are currently experiencing a major depressive episode of at least 3 months in length.

4) Have the ability to understand and comply with the requirements of the study, as judged by the investigator(s).

Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible to participate if you:

- are at least 18 years old

- currently reside in Canada

- have a family member or friend who currently lives in long-term care

- are not currently receiving psychological treatment

Eligibility Criteria

Caregivers:

- are the primary family or friend caregiver of a person living with dementia who lives/lived in the community

- the care recipient was in hospital including the emergency room and discharged to the community within the last 3 years

- you provided care between 0-3 years ago

- you provided care in Ottawa or the surrounding 200 km

- you are comfortable taking part in a 60-minute interview in English, French or in a different language (translation services are available)

- the care recipient did not have an acute life limiting condition such as terminal cancer for the entire duration of your journey of providing care.

Social Workers

- are a social worker who currently or within the last 3 years worked with people living with dementia who are discharging or who discharged from a health care facility. This may include hospital and community-based social workers.

- you work in Ottawa or the surrounding 200 km

- you have worked a minimum of 3 months in this role

Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible if you are: - at least 55 years of age - fluent in English - reside in Canada - haven’t been diagnosed with dementia - have normal or adjusted-normal vision and hearing - haven’t been diagnosed with a neurological disorder (e.g. Parkinson’s disease, brain tumour) - don't have a recent history of a medical condition that may affect your memory, thinking, or alertness (e.g. sleep apnea, hypertension) - don't have a recent history of a stroke - haven’t been diagnosed with a serious mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, mania) - are not taking medication that may affect your memory, thinking, or alertness - don’t have a history of alcohol or drug abuse that affected your activities of daily life and/or required treatment