APPLICATION OF REMINISCENCE THERAPY TO IMPROVEMENT OF COGNITIVE FUNCTION IN ELDERLY IN NURSING HOMES KARITAS CIMAHI

Abstract

Introduction: Elderly is the final phase in human life that has unique characteristics, the elderly experience problems that occur in physical, mental, social decline, especially in terms of cognitive function. Cognitive decline that occurs in the elderly will have an impact on the ability to carry out daily activities with reminiscence therapy cognitive function in the elderly can increase. Purpose: This case study is to determine the benefits of applying reminiscence therapy to improve cognitive function of the elderly at Panti Wredha Karitas Cimahi. Methodology: Data collection in this case study used the Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) to measure the cognitive function of the elderly before and after being given reminiscence therapy. Results: Case study on Mrs. R at Panti Wredha Karitas which was conducted for 3 days / 3 sessions in 1 week obtained after the application of reminiscence therapy for 3 sessions showed an increase in cognitive function in the elderly which can be seen from the MMSE score where the score 22 (mild cognitive impairment) increased to a score of 27 (good / normal cognitive function). Conclusions: based on the results of case studies obtained changes in scores before reminiscence therapy with a score of 22 (mild cognitive impairment) and after reminiscence therapy obtained a score of 27 (good / normal cognitive function). Reminiscence therapy can be given as an alternative solution to prevent the decline in cognitive function of the elderly at Panti Wredha Karitas Cimahi.

Keywords: Reminiscence Therapy, Cognitive Function, Elderly