Prevalence of Dementia Among Eldery in Panti Werdha Budi Mulia Jelambar

Abstract

Dementia is a degenerative disease that many people have to faced, especially the elderly in the
world. In Indonesia, the number of elderly increases over time. Dementia is defined as a clinical
syndrome resulting in loss of intellectual functions, especially memory that can affect everyday life.
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of dementia in the elderly in Panti Budi
Mulia Werdha Jelambar. The method in this research use descriptive research method with cross
sectional study design. The samples in this study using total sampling with inclusion and exclusion
criteria. The total sample of 73 respondents. The study was conducted using Mini Mental Status
Examination (MMSE) questionnaires. The result showed the lower the education level of the
respondent, the higher the risk of dementia, and women at high risk for dementia Marital status also
affects the incidence of dementia. Diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and stroke also
affect the occurrence of dementia. 47,9% of respondents suffering from dementia, 38,4% had the
possibility of cognitive impairment, and 13,7% of respondents did not developed dementia.