Date of Completion

2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

family isolation, older adults, memory

Abstract

This study explored the impact of family isolation to the memory of older adults in selected home care facilities during the Academic Year 2024-2025. With the knowledge of close family ties in the Filipino culture, this study aimed at discovering the impacts on older adults’ memories when isolated from their families. A quantitative descriptive-analytical research design was employed. Data were collected using a research-developed questionnaire, with strict adherence to ethical principles throughout the study. The responses were statistically analyzed to determine the relationship between family isolation and memory function. The findings indicated a low significant impact on older adults’ memory (μ = 2.03). Among the components of memory assessed, in the memory registration that recorded the highest mean score (μ = 2.15), while memory orientation had the lowest (μ = 1.93), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. Independent T-tests revealed significant differences in memory scores based on age (T = -2.434, p = 0.018), sex (T = 2.143, p = 0.036), and duration of stay in the facility (T = 2.021, p = 0.048). However, ANOVA results showed no significant difference in memory based on the level of family support (F = 0.885, p = 0.418). Family isolation exerts a low but significant impact on the memory function of older adults in home care facilities. These findings underscored the need to enhance psychosocial interventions and family involvement in the care of institutionalized older adults to support their cognitive well-being.

First Advisor

Howell Kim E. Calupit, RN, MSPH, CIC

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