STATUS MENTAL LANSIA DI PSLU TULUNGAGUNG
Abstract: Old age is the final
stage of the human life cycle and will inevitably be experienced by every
individual, who will undergo physical and mental changes. The purpose of this
study wasto describe the mental status of the elderly. Method: Research design
was descriptive study. Thepopulation in this study is 80 elders who live in
PSLU Tulungagung in March 2014, Samplewere 45 elderly by using purposive
sampling technique. The data collected by using a questionnaire MMSE at May
18th until 19th, 2014. Results: The result showed that 53.3% nocognitive
impairment, 20% and cognitive impairment was 26.7% experiencing severe
cognitiveimpairment. Discussion: It is expected that the results of this study,
health workers improveactivities that are motivating and supporting the elderly
in dealing with elderly dementia or memory to support the mental status of the
elders.
Keywords: Mental Status,
Elders
Penulis: Nopia Riana Dewi
Kode Jurnal: jpkebidanandd140353
