Psychoeducation On Stress Prevention For Elderly Caregivers

Abstract

The increasing number of elderly individuals in Indonesia indicates the country’s entry into the ageing population phase and creates new challenges in health and social welfare. One group directly affected is elderly caregivers, who play a vital role in assisting and caring for older adults but often experience physical and psychological stress. This study aims to enhance caregivers’ understanding and mental preparedness through psychoeducation activities. The activity was conducted on June 22, 2025, in one of the RTs (neighborhood units) in Purworejo Regency, involving six caregivers. The materials included an introduction to post-power syndrome, caregiver roles and burdens, healthy coping strategies, and the application of psychological first aid. The activity was evaluated using pre-tests and post-tests in the form of knowledge assessments on the psychoeducation materials. Percentage calculations were employed to measure participants’ comprehension levels before and after the intervention. The evaluation results showed an average score increase of 3.17 points, with an average percentage improvement of 33.15%. These findings indicate that psychoeducation is efficacious in improving mental preparedness, role awareness, and stress management skills among elderly caregivers. Therefore, psychoeducation should be further developed as part of sustainable efforts to support caregiver well-being at the community level.