Profile of Depression on Older Adults with the Risk of Dementia

Authors

  • Raden Siti Maryam
  • Anisah Bella Celena
  • Agus Sri Sukoco
  • Pudjiati
  • Prayetni
  • Aan Nurhasanah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59573/emsj.7(1).2023.6

Keywords:

dementia, depression, quality of life, elderly

Abstract

Depression in older adults can lead to a decrease in quality of life and an increase in mortality risk. This will have an impact on the daily activities of the elderly and their families as caregivers. The aim of this study was to determine the depression profile in older adults with risk of dementia in the Greater Jakarta. Descriptive study was used in the study. The population of the study were all older adults who lived with their families in the Greater Jakarta, with a total of 354 respondents as the sample were selected through multistage random sampling. The instrument used was a modified 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale and the Clock Drawing Test. The majority of the elderly had a risk of dementia (92.1%). Older adults who suffered from depression accounted for 4.5%, and there was likely a depressive disorder in 18.9% of respondents. The question regarding whether older adults had many problems with memory (forgetfulness) compared to most people was answered positively by 42.1% of respondents. The question regarding whether older adults preferred to stay at home rather than go out and do something new was answered positively by 61% of respondents. Memory problems and lack of social interaction experienced by older adults with depression will have an impact on their quality of life. It is hoped that families can continue to improve and maintain the quality of life of the elderly to keep them active and productive in an effort to prevent dementia.

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Published

2023-04-06

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023)

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