Nirmala Lekhak (Nursing) presented her research, "Mental Health Benefits of Maitri Sambodh Dhyaan (MSD) Meditation for Dementia Caregivers" at Religion, Spirituality, and Aging Interest Group Symposium at the Gerontological Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting, Boston, on Nov. 14, 2025.
The presentation was co-authored by Tirth Bhatta (Sociology), Cecilia Fernandes, Karenna Tran (Psychology), and Santosh Gupta. She also chaired this Symposium, which was tilted, "More than Attendance Frequencies: A Deeper Look at Religion, Spirituality, and Aging Research."
