Abstract
The decline in cognitive function in the elderly, which is part of the aging process can result in long-term memory problems and information processes, so it is often regarded as a stressor that causes stress and perceived as an adverse threat. Brain gym can improve memory, decreased emotional stress and the clearer mind. The aim of the study analyzed the effectiveness of brain gym in improving cognitive function and decreased the level of stress of elderly. Pre-experimental study of one group pretest-posttest design with 35 samples selected by simple random sampling. The frequency of Brain Gym exercise twice a week with duration of every 15 minutes and done in four weeks. Measurement of stress level using DASS, while Cognitive function with MMSE. Data analyzed using Wilcoxon signed rank test. The results showed improvement of cognitive function in elderly and decreased stress level after brain gym (p = 0.001 and p = 0.009 at α = 0.05). Brain gyms are more effective at lowering stress levels than older cognitive function improvements that require longer and more intense time to improve concentration and elderly memory.
 
 Keywords: Brain Gym, Kognitif, Stress, Elderly
Highlights
The aging process can cause many changes inThere are several ways in improving cognitive the elderly, one of which is the nervous system function, one with a brain gym because it can decreases the function of the brain and the release stress, clear the mind, and improve decline of cognitive function (Trouillet, 2011).memory (Muhammad, 2013)
The aim of this study proves the influence of ranked the 10th of 43 life events that caused brain gym in improving cognitive function and stress based on Social Readjustment Rating decrease stress level of elderly
The output in the value can be z -3,825, with (p = 0.009) at (α 0,05) which means that brain gym effectively decreases stress level of elderly
Summary
The aging process can cause many changes inThere are several ways in improving cognitive the elderly, one of which is the nervous system function, one with a brain gym because it can decreases the function of the brain and the release stress, clear the mind, and improve decline of cognitive function (Trouillet, 2011).memory (Muhammad, 2013). Brain gym is a Decreased cognitive abilities such as series of simple motion exercises to facilitate forgetfulness, the decline in time orientation, learning activities and adjustments to everyday place, space, and not easy to accept new ideas. This decrease can lead to problems such as left and right brain optimally. Brain gymnastic long-term memory in revealing stories or exercise is made to stimulate the left brain and events that are not so interesting and new right brain (dimension of laterality), relieve or information (Morano, 2003). 10-20%, in the absence of dimension) the brain can be done without neurodegenerative disease, there is a change in special time. Brain gymnastics can be performed by all ages, pathological changes in elderly ranging from infants to elderly (Muhammad, cerebrovascular disease is Alzheimer's 2013)
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