Proposal of a mobile application for mindfulness practice in elder people

Mindfulness is a secular and scientific psychological technique based on meditation techniques from Eastern traditions with demonstrated efficacy in many illnesses and in psychiatry, as well as its utility in healthy people, in order to increase their well-being and quality of life. This paper presents the first prototype of a mobile application developed by professionals in Spanish language to help older people during the practice of mindfulness. This practice will promote the well-being and an active and healthy aging. The good acceptation of this app has been demonstrated in a pilot experience. Specifically, the app will be useful for helping older people in rural area where usually there are no groups or networks to practice.