The Effect of Benson's Relaxation Technique on Decreasing Depression in the Elderly at UPT Social Services for the Elderly Pasuruan, Lamongan

Abstract

Emotional disturbances in the elderly can lead to depression if not treated immediately. Depression in the elderly can be associated with low socioeconomic status, death of a spouse, accompanying physical illness, and social isolation. Benson's relaxation technique is a technique that focuses on deep breathing and can calm the mood so that it can control or reduce emotional disturbances. Benson relaxation techniques for the elderly can be done anywhere, do not cost much and do not cause side effects, so the Benson relaxation technique is an efficient alternative to exercise for the elderly. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of Benson's relaxation technique on reducing depression in the elderly at the Pasuruan Elderly Social Service Unit in Lamongan. This study uses a one group pre-post test design with a ti