Evaluation of the implementation of the Elderly Posyandu during the Covid-19 pandemic in Jambi City

Elderly background is defined as someone who is already 60 years old and above. Posyandu Lansia is an activity in community health services and family health services in a certain community-driven area where they can get health services. This study aims to determine the implementation of posyandu for the elderly  during the Covid-19 period  at the Putri Ayu Health Center, Jambi City. Method: this research method  is  qualitative.  Data collection  was carried out by in-depth interviews of  12 informants,  selection of informants by purposive sampling.  Result: The posyandu for the elderly in the work area of  the putri ayu  health center is not constrained by facilities and infrastructure. The Health Office provides an support in the form of facilities and infrastructure.   Operational costs  have been assigned to the  elderly Posyandu so that it  can run  well.  When Covid 19 occurred, all posyandu activities  of  the elderly stopped.  Conclusion:  Elderly people cannot be done during the Covid-19 pandemic due to the outbreak  and  the government's policy   of limiting activities during the Covid-19 period.