ABSTRACT

Background: Growing old is one factor affecting the decline in cognitive function caused by aging in the elderly. As we get older, there will be physiological changes in somebody's systems, especially in the nervous system. Changes in neurotoxic or neuro techniques will result in decreased cognitive function. Several risk factors also cause decreased mental function, such as gender, obesity, impaired thyroid function, diabetes mellitus, cardiac arrhythmia, and trauma. It is associated with reduced productivity and the quality of life of the elderly itself.

Aim: The research objective is to see the effects of resistance exercise training on elderly cognitive function.

Method: This research used a quantitative approach with experimental design, pre, and post-test group design. The group received four times a week brain vitality training and additional resistance exercise training three times a week for eight weeks. Measurement of cognitive function was done with Mini-Mental Score Examination (MMSE).

Results: The result paired sample t-test result p = 0.19.

Conclusion: There is an effect of resistance exercise training on brain vitality exercises on keeping cognitive function in the elderly.

Keywords: Cognitive Function, Brain Vitality Gymnastics, Resistance Exercise Training