The Effect of the Combination of Reminiscence Therapy and Crossword Puzzle Therapy on Improving Cognitive Function Among Older Adults at Tresna Terdha Social Home Bengkulu City 2026

PUTRI, DIVA MAHARDIKA and Riyadi, Agung and Pardosi, Sariman (2026) The Effect of the Combination of Reminiscence Therapy and Crossword Puzzle Therapy on Improving Cognitive Function Among Older Adults at Tresna Terdha Social Home Bengkulu City 2026. Diploma thesis, Poltekkes Kemenkes Bengkulu.

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Abstract

Background:Cognitive decline is one of the most common health problems experienced by older adults due to the aging process; Therefore, non-pharmacological interventions such as the combination of Reminiscence Therapy and Crossword Puzzle Therapy are needed to help improve cognitive function. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of the combination of Reminiscence Therapy and Crossword Puzzle Therapy on improving cognitive function among older adults at Tresna Werdha Social Nursing Home, Bengkulu City, in 2026. Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group design involving 42 respondents selected using a purposive sampling technique, consisting of 21 participants in the intervention group who received a combination of Reminiscence Therapy and Crossword Puzzle Therapy and 21 participants in the control group who received Brain Gym. Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test and the Mann–Whitney U Test with a significance level of α < 0.05. Results: The results showed that the combination of Reminiscence Therapy and Crossword Puzzle Therapy produced a greater improvement in cognitive function than Brain Gym, with a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05).

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