The Effectiveness of Autogenic Relaxation on Reducing the Level of Depression among Elderly People Residing in Old Age Homes

Abstract

Introduction:- Aging is a worldwide issue in our society, elderly people living in old age homes may suffer

from sadness, pain, and isolation. Depression is a common condition in the elderly that negatively affects

numerous parts of their lives. Autogenic therapy uses visual imagery and body awareness to promote a state

of deep relaxation. A detached but alert state of mind called “passive concentration” must be achieved for

autogenic therapy exercises to be carried out. DESIGN:- A quantitative approach using pre experimental

one group pre test post test design. PARTICIPANTS:- 60 old age people were selected by using a purposive

non-probability sampling technique. INTERVENTION:- Autogenic relaxation TOOL:- geriatric depression

scale was used to assess the level of depression in old age people RESULT:- The Mean depression level

before intervention is 14.23 while after intervention it is reduced to 11.83. It shows statistically significant

change in the mean depression level before & after the autogenic relaxation session. CONCLUSION:- The

findings of the study indicate that autogenic relaxation is effective in lowering the level of depression among

old age people living in old age homes.