Reminiscence techniques in reducing stress in the elderly: Literature review

Abstract

Stress in the elderly can be interpreted as physiological and psychological responses that occur in elderly individuals as a result of situations or conditions that are perceived as threats, pressures, or excessive demands. Reminiscence therapy is an intervention that uses memory to maintain mental health, improve quality of life, and reduce stress. This study aims to determine the effect of reminiscence therapy on stress levels in the elderly. Literature This review was written with a narrative method using four database search engines namely pubmed, google scholar, sciencedirect, neliti and produced 5 journals to be followed up. Journals were analyzed using PRISMA diagrams in accordance with the inclusion criteria used, namely journals using English and Indonesian, using retrospective research designs, and published between January 2013 and December 2023 regarding reminiscence techniques in the elderly who experience stress. The reminiscence technique is proven to reduce stress in the elderly.