IMPLEMENTASI RELAKSASI AUTOGENIK SEBAGAI MANAJEMEN STRES PADA LANSIA DENGAN HIPERTENSI DI PANTI PELAYANAN SOSIAL LANJUT USIA CEPIRING

Hypertension is still a sillent killer among other non-communicable diseases. The prevalence of hypertension has increased significantly every year, especially in the elderly age group. Hypertension is a chronic disease that requires long-term care. The long treatment process sometimes creates its own psychological burden for the elderly including the emergence of stress. Autogenic relaxation training can be used as one of the activities for relaxation so that it can reduce stress in the elderly with hypertension. This case study aims to analyze the provision of autogenic relaxation in the elderly who experience hypertension at the Cepiring Elderly Social Service Home (Panti Pelayanan Sosial Lanjut Usia Cepiring). Explanatory design was used in this case study. Data collection was carried out on two elderly people using observation techniques, examination and analysis of changes in stress levels and blood pressure of the elderly before and after being given autogenic relaxation. Data were collected on November 22-24, 2023. Giving autogenic relaxation can be an option for non-pharmacological therapy in the elderly who experience hypertension. This is evidenced by a decrease in stress levels and blood pressure of the elderly after being given the exercise. Autogenic relaxation can be used as a routine exercise for the elderly with hypertension. This exercise is useful to be able to provide a calm and relaxed effect on the elderly so that it can reduce the stress experienced.