Introduction: Life expectancy is one of the indices used to analyze health status. This index changes during aging as a result of a variety of incidents, diseases, stress, and anxiety. Death anxiety is one of the problems that can turn into a deadly fear. This study was aimed to determine the association between life expectancy and death anxiety among older adults in Tehran, Iran. Methods: In this correlational descriptive study, 208 older adults aged ≥60 years, who had referred to adult daycare centers in Tehran, were chosen by cluster random sampling. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, Temper's death anxiety scale and Snyder's life expectancy scale. Data analysis was completed through SPSS ver. 22. Results: The mean age of the older adults was 66.60 (6.58) years. The results showed a mean death anxiety of 12.21 mean life expectancy of 24.94. Furthermore, Pearson's correlation coefficient indicated a negative correlation between death anxiety and life expectancy. The results of multiple regression analysis revealed that the major predictor of life expectancy decline were death anxiety, age, and residential status. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the results that the negative correlation between death anxiety and life expectancy requires teaching coping methods for anxiety and using appropriate methods to improve life expectancy among older adults.

ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to determine the effect of mindfulness program on the caregivers' strain on elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease who were referred to the Iran Alzheimer's Association 2012. Methods & Materials This study was a quasi-experimental study with two groups and before and after design. The participants (n=60) were selected by convenience sampling method and then randomly allocated to intervention (n=30) and control (n=30) groups. The intervention group was trained with a mindfulness program for 6 weeks in two sessions (2 hours in each session per week). Data were collected through the caregiver's strain questionnaires before and one week after the intervention. Results The mean of caregivers' strain in the intervention group decreased from 36.96±6.72 to 30.63±6.37 (P<0.05) while in the control group, the mean of caregivers' strain before (35.56±7.61) and after (35.80±6.68) the study did not show any significant differences (P>0.05). Conclusion The results showed that the mindfulness program could reduce the caregivers' strain on Alzheimer's disease, and these findings can be applicable for all caregivers.