The effect of brain GYM on the dementia and depression reduction of the elderly‎

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of brain gym on decreasing the level of dementia and depression in the elderly in the Health Center Community of Mulyorejo in Deli Serdang Regency. The population of this study was 5765 elderly people. The sampling technique uses the Slovin formula and it is determined through inclusion criteria using a purposive consecutive method so that the total sample of 30 respondents is divided into two groups, 15 respondents with dementia and 15 respondents with depression. A quasi-experimental pre-post test design was used, where a control group wasn't used, then a pre-test is followed by intervention in each group and at the end a post-test in each group was conducted. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon test due to the unusual distribution of the data. The results of the study on the dementia variable obtained p-value (p = 0.000 <0.05) and the depression variable value (p-value = 0.006 <0.05), so it can be concluded that the brain gym has an effect on decreasing the level of dementia and depression in the elderly. The use of brain gym can be one of the considerations in nursing intervention as a complementary therapy to reduce the level of dementia and depression in the elderly, and is expected to be carried out routinely during the activities of the elderly of each Posyandu (integrated health care center).

Factors related ART adherence and quality of life in PLHIV: Mediating role of positive self-care management and brain gym

“…Additionally, these interventions have been associated with a reduction in stress, anxiety levels and quality of life among the elderly population [50][51][52]. Moreover, they have been linked to a decrease in the incidence of dementia and depression in older adults [29]. Lastly, brain gym exercises have been found to have positive effects on cognitive function, functional independence, quality of life, and fitness levels in older individuals with cognitive impairment [53][54][55].…”

“…Brain gym, conversely, is a therapeutic intervention that has the potential to augment the immune response in individuals with chronic conditions, such as HIV/AIDS. Research has demonstrated that persons with chronic conditions see a decrease in depression levels, resulting in an overall enhancement in their quality of life [29]. By incorporating PSCM and brain gym techniques into the provision of healthcare for PLHIV, there exists a potential avenue for enhancing ART adherence, and eventually augmenting the overall quality of life experienced by these persons.…”

Нейрогімнастика Як Ефективний Метод Покращення Когнітивних Функцій Школярів: Аналітичний Огляд

“…Згідно з іншими дослідженнями вправи Brain Gym покращують рівновагу у пацієнтів з нейропатіями, що дає надію на покращення неврологічних станів . Окрім цього, були встановлені позитивні ефекти після застосування нейрогімнастики в різних групах населення для лікування проблем психічного здоров'я та покращення якості життя (Andi P. et al, 2019;Surita G. et al, 2021).…”

Advances in the Contributions of Mathematics in the Field of Education and Psychology

“…According to Anggraini and Dewi (2022), concentration increases significantly, improving the teaching and learning process with the use of Brain Gym. At the level of academic performance of university students, according to Ramírez et al (2021), the influence of Brain Gym exercises applied as a didactic strategy in Physical Education, reported (Surita et al, 2021).…”