Using the NIA 2 year R21 grant mechanisms, we will examine the feasibility (markers of acceptability and demand), and proof of concept of Healthy Minds Program (HMP) versus Wellness App (WA) in decreasing stress, emotional distress and sleep dysfunction in heterogeneous, geographically diverse, stressed caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Participants in each arm will be asked to practice for 10 min/day.~To achieve our aims, we will conduct a single blind, pilot, feasibility, proof of concept randomized controlled trial (RCT) of HMP (12 weeks, > 10 minutes daily) versus WA; 12 weeks, >10 minutes daily). Assessments will be conducted at baseline, post program (12 weeks later) and at 20 weeks follow-up (~2 months after post-test). Caregivers will also complete weekly assessments.
The investigators aim to conduct a feasibility, proof of concept randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a smartphone app intervention (Healthy Minds Program; HMP) versus Wellness app (WA) among heterogeneous stressed caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The investigators will test its feasibility (primary outcomes) and its preliminary effect in improvement in caregiver stress, emotional distress (depression and anxiety), sleep, and mindfulness. Participants will be randomized to one of the two conditions described above