EFFICACY OF REMINISCENCE THERAPY ON DEMENTIA AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS

Abstract

Aging has major importance in the quality of life, and for this reason, enhancing and maintaining a high quality of life is important in old age. Throughout the aging process, the elderly may have difficulties in psychological adaptation and they can experience feelings of loneliness, depression, and loss of self-confidence. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of reminiscence therapy on dementia and depressive symptoms among elderly people residing at selected old age homes of Dharwad district." An experimental study was conducted among 30 elderly people of selected Old Age Homes Hubballi- Dharwad. Sample was selected using Non-Probability; convenient sampling technique. Pre-experimental; one group pre-test, post-test design was used for the study. Data was collected by Dementia Severity Rating Scale (DSRS) and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Overall result of the study revealed that regarding dementia out of 30 subjects, most of the subjects in pre-test 23 (76.66%) had moderate score, 4(13.33%) had mild score and 3(10%) had severe score. Where as in post-test after reminiscence therapy, 27 (90%) had mild score and 3(10%) had moderate score. Regarding depression, in pre-test 5(16%) had mild scores, 23(76%) had moderate scores and 2 (8%) had severe scores. Where as in post-test after reminiscence therapy the mean post test depression score was 28(92%) had mild scores and 2 (%) had moderate scores.