Cognitive Stimulation as an Efforts to Prevent Brain Function Decline in Elderly People in Nursing Homes

Abstract

Cognitive decline in the elderly is a major problem in the aging process. Therefore, providing cognitive stimulation to the elderly is expected to prevent cognitive decline in the elderly. One of the cognitive stimuli provided is memory games, where these games can prevent cognitive decline in elderly in nursing homes. This psychoeducation is carried out in three stages: the initial stage is planning, preparation, and implementation, where the final stage consists of delivering material and practicing simple memory games such as Susun kata kan matching games. The results of this study showed that all 25 participants were enthusiastic about participating in psychoeducational activities to increase their understanding of the importance of cognitive stimulation in old age. Overall, this activity not only provides educational benefits but also plays a significant role in efforts to prevent cognitive decline through memory games .