ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN GERONTIK PADA GANGGUAN KOGNITIF DEMENSIA DENGAN BRAIN GYM EXERCISE DI UPT PELAYANAN SOSIAL LANJUT USIA BINJAI

Abstract

Background:According  to  the  World  Health  Organization(WHO,2018),approximately  50  million  people suffer from dementia,with nearly 60%residing in low and middle-income countries.Each year, there are almost 10 milion new cases.The total number of dementia patients worldwide is projected to reach 82 million by 2030 and  152 million by  2050.Dementia is a symptom of declining memory. thinking,behavior,and  the  ability  to  perform  daily  activities.An  individual  is  considered  to  have  dementia when experiencing mental disturbances in at least two brain functions.One effort to prevent cognitive decline in the elderly is by engaging in Brain Gym Exercise. Method: This research is a case study with a descriptive research design following the nursing care process for the elderly.The focus of this case study is on two elderly individuals diagnosed with dementia.Study subjects were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria,then an intervention was conducted for 3 days by providing nursing care action in the form of Brain Gym Exercise for 15 minutes once a day.Data collection was done through  interviews,observations,and nursing  care.Cognitive  function  was measured using the Mini-Mental   State   Exam(MMSE)instrument. Results: After conducting Brain Gym Exercise for  15 minutes once a day for the two elderly respondents,the research results indicated that brain exercises can enhance cognitive function in elderly dementia patients,as shown by increased MMSE scores in both   study   subjects. Conclusion:  After   a  3-day  brain  exercise  intervention,the  MMSE  scores increased within the range of 0-17,and both respondents were able to perform it.