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The enhancement number of incident non-infectious disease (PTM) is created through the implementation of non-infectious disease health screening and education presentation, especially for the society of Negeri Latuhalat in productive age and elders. This activity is conducted from house to house or door to door. The method that has been utilized is screening implementation also the presentation of education about the non-infectious disease in the society of Negeri Latuhalat. The steps that have been used during the activity are: planning and preparation, health checkup, also the presentation of education. The result of the screening pursuit towards non-infectious disease obtains average participant with stomach circumference above common, there are 55%, IMT overweight 45%, IMT obesity rate I 15%, hypertension 55%, diabetes 15%, high-uric acid 45%, total cholesterol 45%. Therefore, it is needed to provide education for the society of Negeri Latuhalat in allied with the changes in lifestyle for preventing the enhancement number of non-infectious diseases, particularly in productive age and elders.

Older people tend to stay at home, a condition that poses new problems for older people. They are alienated from their environment and forgotten by people, resulting in rejection and loss of self-esteem. Therefore, church ministry to the elderly must be viewed as a specific ministry and taken seriously by special workers and servants of God who truly understand the problems of the elderly. These categorical services morally oblige the church to treat its congregation members, the elderly, seriously and responsibly. Ultimately it means striking a balance between being careful and acting responsibly. A church is an institution with an organization. But more than that, the church is a community of believers. According to God's command in Matthew 28: 18-20, After becoming a disciple of Christ and being baptized, a disciple of Christ must be taught the doctrine of the Christian faith, how to live the Christian life.

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.

Sekitar 40 % dari jumlah total penduduk Indonesia yang berusia di atas 40 tahun mempunyai keluhan nyeri sendi dan otot. Peserta lansia di Posyandu Lansia Talang Aur Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Talang Aur Kabupaten Ogan Ilir Palembang adalah Lansia penderita rematik yang mengalami nyeri sendi, dalam mengatasinya masih menggunakan terapi farmakologi. Lansia Belum pernah di ajarkan tindakan kombinasi kompres hangat dan masase. Tujuan dari  pengabdian masyarakat ini untuk menerapkan tindakan kombinasi kompres hangat dan masase dalam menurunkan nyeri sendi pada lansia  yang menderita Rematik. Hasil Kegiatan Pemberdayaan Kepada Masyarakat ini, meningkatnya pengetahuan lansia tentang rematik dan penatalaksanaannya., serta mampu melakukan (mendemonstrasikan) tindakan kombinasi kompres hangat dan masase dalam mengurangi nyeri sendi.   Metode pendekatan yang digunakan adalah Edukasi (Penyuluhan), Demonstrasi pemberian kombinasi kompres hangat dan masase dalam mengurangi nyeri sendi. Pelaksanaan PKM ini melibatkan dosen-dosen yang sesuai dengan keilmuan dalam bidangnya yang berpengalaman dalam Keperawatan Medikal bedah.Serta dibantu oleh mahasiswa Keperawatan.          Kata Kunci: Rematik, Nyeri Sendi, Kompres hangat, Masase  

Background: Anxiety is one of the psychological factors that affect hypertension. Intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear regarding everyday situations. The Purpose This study aims to determine the effect of Murottal Al-Qur'an on reducing anxiety in the elderly with hypertension at Paguyaman Pantai Health Center. Methods: This study was carried out for two weeks using a quasi-experimental method with a two group pre-posttest design approach, namely the measurement was carried out by giving initial observations before being given an intervention, after that an intervention was given, then a posttest or final observation was carried out. There are 20 samples who suffer from anxiety where 10 people in the intervention group murottal Al-Qur'an and 10 people in the control group without murottal Al-Qur'an. The instrument used was the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS/SRAS) questionnaire. Analysis of the data in this study using Univariate Analysis and Bivariate Analysis. Bivariate analysis using Lambda Test Statistical Test. Results: The results showed that there were differences in the level of pre and post anxiety in the intervention group given Murottal Al-Qur'an, with a p-value of 0.001 or p?0.05, meaning there was a significant difference. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that there is an effect of murottal Al-Qur'an on reducing anxiety in the elderly with hypertension at the Paguyaman Beach Community Health Center.

WHO in 2018 noted that of the 675 million elderly deaths in the world due to degenerative diseases, 225 million (33.33% proportion) were in developed countries and 450 million (66.66 proportions) were in developing countries. The elderly population is estimated at almost 600 million people, which is projected to be 2 billion in 2050. Problems that often occur in the elderly include physical changes: cell decline, changes in the cardiovascular system, decreased respiration. Efforts to improve the health status of the elderly in the community are through Posyandu services for the elderly. Utilization of Posyandu for the Elderly is low even though it provides the benefits needed for the health of the elderly. This study is an analytic observational study with a cross sectional approach to analyze whether or not there is a relationship between knowledge and attitudes of the elderly with the use of posyandu for the elderly. The elderly population in Ujung Labuhan Village, Namorambe District, Deli Serdang Regency in 2021, as many as 72, the sample was taken by purposive sampling with a total of 45 elderly. Data analysis using chi square test. Most of the respondents have a low level of knowledge, namely 26 respondents (57.8%), a small proportion have good knowledge, 19 respondents (42.2%). Most of the respondents had a positive attitude towards the elderly posyandu as many as 23 people (51.1%), a small number of respondents had a negative attitude as many as 22 people (48.9%). Based on the results of the chi square test, it is known that the value of p = 0.000 <0.05 means that there is a relationship between attitudes and the use of posyandu for the elderly. There is a relationship between knowledge and attitudes of the elderly with the use of posyandu for the elderly. The elderly population in Ujung Labuhan Village, Namorambe District, Deli Serdang Regency in 2021. It is hoped that health workers will take a more innovative approach in providing health services to the elderly while still implementing health protocols.

Along with the time that continues to turn where previously children who were still toddlers were taken care of by their parents until they moved to the village and got a job and were busy to have a partner and offspring and their own lives, on the other hand the parents who used to raise them have now entered old age which should be the child's obligation to take care of parents at that time. The dilemma that occurs between the obligation to care for wives and children and work with caring for parents when they enter old age or old age. Responding to the phenomenon that occurs related to the child's obligation to choose parents when entering old age. So the service team from the Faculty of Law, Goronalo State University conducted counseling in a number of villages which basically had a number of problems related to this, including Kaaruyaan Village, Paguyaman District, Boalemo Regency, Gorontalo Province. The problems raised in this service include the background of children taking care of their own elderly parents at home and children who entrust elderly parents in nursing homes. Legal review of the responsibilities of children who entrust their parents in nursing homes. This research method uses qualitative methods and discussions in counseling, where the research was carried out in the Kaaruyaan Village area. The subjects of counseling are children who care for and children who entrust elderly parents (Elderly) in Nursing Homes. Observation, interviews and documentation. Extension results. The background of children choosing to entrust elderly parents in the orphanage is triggered by a number of things including work, obstacles in communication between family and parents, incompatibility between the wife / husband and parents in the house. While the background of children chooses to take care of their own parents at home, facilitate communication with parents, control physical health, guarantee the needs and needs of parents daily to apply forms of love and affection to parents.

The elderly are at risk of experiencing cognitive function disorders due to the aging process. Wapuwan Puzzle (Wayang Punakawan) is a game therapy that was developed to improve cognitive function by carrying elements of the art of wayang punakawan characters that are popular with the elderly. The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of the Wapuwan Puzzle on the cognitive function of the elderly. The design of this study was a quasi-experimental with a pre-post design with a control group. The research sample was 38 elderly people using the total sampling technique at the Posyandu Setya Manunggal III. Research instrument using MMSE. Data analysis using Mann Whitney. The results showed that the gender characteristics of the majority of the respondents were female, the average age of the respondents was in the range of 60-74 years, and the education of the respondents was on average not attending school and completing elementary school. The MMSE score of the elderly who received the Wapuwan Puzzle increased significantly than the elderly who did not receive the Wapuwan Puzzle. The results of the Mann Whiteney test obtained a significance value of 0.000 (P value < 0.05) so that it was concluded that there was an effect of the application of the Wapuwan Puzzle on the increase in cognitive function in the elderly at the Setyamanunggal Posyandu III Lempuyangan Hamlet.

Yoga can also stimulate the release of endorphin hormones, this hormone is produced by the body when relaxed/calm which functions as a natural sedative produced by the brain so that it can create a sense of comfort and increase endorphin levels in the body to reduce high blood pressure. Yoga is included in alternative forms of physical activity such as yoga exercise which can help achieve physical exercise levels so that the body becomes relaxed, this physical exercise is recommended for individuals, everyone including the elderly, teenagers and pregnant women can do yoga.    

The elderly are an age group that is prone to falls. The purpose of this service is to detect the risk of falling in the elderly and provide assistance in balance training as an effort to prevent the risk of falling in the elderly. Falls occur due to unintentional loss of balance resulting in failure of postural stability, or unexpected and sudden changes resulting in a position landing on the floor. Associated risk factors include current health status (living in the community, nursing home, hospital, frail or active state), diseases suffered (diabetes, hip fracture, stroke) and general changes related to aging (decreased balance, coordination, muscle strength, visual impairment, etc.). The output targets to be achieved are in the form of publications in accredited national journals and copyright for videos of community service activities. The method used is a fall risk detection examination using. Elderly gymnastics is a series of regular, directed, and planned movements carried out with the intention of improving the functional abilities of the body. Reporting from the Panti Rapih Hospital page, this activity is carried out regularly and with movements that are not too heavy.

A common disease experienced by the elderly is hypertension. Cases of hypertension in Demak are quite high, one of them is in Mranggen village. This reality proves that many people still ignore hypertension. Because there are sufferers who feel no symptoms and there are symptoms such as headaches, weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath and blurred vision. If not treated immediately it will cause complications such as kidney failure, stroke, coronary heart disease and retinopathy. It is of course important to make efforts to control blood pressure. A combination of non-pharmacological management of deep breathing exercise and religious music is one of the efforts that can be made. The purpose of this study was to describe the administration of a combination of deep breathing exercise and religious music therapy to the blood pressure of elderly hypertensive patients. This research uses descriptive case study research with a nursing care process approach.The number of samples is 2 respondents, with the criteria of elderly clients who have hypertension, clients who do not take medication during hypertension in order to determine the effectiveness of the action, clients who can communicate well, and clients who are willing to be respondents. Deep breathing exercises and religious music are carried out once a day for 3 days in 1 week with a duration of 15 minutes. Blood pressure measurement using a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope. Blood pressure measurements were taken before and after the procedure. The results showed that the blood pressure of respondent 1 before and after being given deep breathing exercise therapy and religious music for 3 consecutive days with a duration of 15 minutes, the blood pressure on the first day before receiving therapy was 160/70 mmHg and after being given therapy for 3 days on the last day the blood pressure became 150/60 mm Hg. In respondent 2 before and after being given deep breathing exercise therapy and religious music for 3 consecutive days with a duration of 15 minutes the blood pressure on the first day before receiving therapy was 179/80 mmHg and after being given therapy for 3 days on the last day the blood pressure was 156/70 mmHg .

Hypertension is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases experienced by people with an increasing number of cases. and the purpose of this study was to describe the incidence of hypertension in the elderly in Hitu Village, Leihitu District, Central Maluku Regency. This study used a descriptive analytic research design, in which the researcher made direct observations on the respondents and distributed questionnaires using a descriptive approach to describe the incidence of hypertension in Hitu Village. The population in this study amounted to 23 respondents with the sampling technique that is total sampling and the samples found amounted to 23 respondents. Data analysis was carried out in the form of univariate analysis which was carried out using a computerized process and presented in the form of tables and narratives. The results of the study showed that many respondents were 60-65 years old, 34.8% In terms of gender, it was found that many respondents were women, totaling 17 respondents or with a percentage of 73.9%. In the last education respondents had the last education was SD as many as 18 respondents (78.3%). In the respondents who had a family history, that is, they did not have a family history of hypertension, as many as 13 respondents (56.5%). In terms of job characteristics, it can be seen that many respondents have jobs as IRT as many as 21 respondents (95.6%). It was concluded that the characteristics that best describe the incidence of hypertension in the elderly in this study were the respondent's gender, education and occupation.    

One problem that arises from the development of health is one of increasing dependents of the productive age community towards unproductive communities. The elderly group will experience a decrease in the degree of health both naturally or caused due to disease. There is a need for an elderly coaching program that starts from pralansia is very necessary to maintain productivity. In RW V, Kelurahan Bambankerep Posyandu Lansia has not yet been formed, but there are elderly gymnastic activities that are offered once a month. So that offered solutions for the formation of Lansia Posyandu cadres so that Lansia Posyandu can be sustainable. The output of this accompanimen is that the community can check themselves to detect degenerative diseases. After 2 months of mentoring, the Posyandu for the elderly is formed and cadres of the Posyandu for the elderly can detect early degenerative diseases. The elderly found in RW V 56.1% had excessive Mass index which is a risk of hypertension, heart disease, DM, PPOP, stroke. And 52.2% of the elderly have hypertension.

Hypotension in the elderly is a common condition and requires special attention in health management. This community service program aims to improve patient understanding of hypotension management through education and practical training. The methods used include socialization, interactive counseling, and evaluation of patient understanding before and after education. The results showed an increase in patient understanding from 55% before education to 85% after education. In addition, there was a decrease in complaints of dizziness from 80% to 40% after the intervention. These findings indicate that health education plays an important role in increasing patient awareness and readiness in managing hypotension. This program is recommended to be implemented widely to improve the quality of life of elderly patients.

Hypotension in the elderly is a common condition and requires special attention in health management. This community service program aims to improve patient understanding of hypotension management through education and practical training. The methods used include socialization, interactive counseling, and evaluation of patient understanding before and after education. The results showed an increase in patient understanding from 55% before education to 85% after education. In addition, there was a decrease in complaints of dizziness from 80% to 40% after the intervention. These findings indicate that health education plays an important role in increasing patient awareness and readiness in managing hypotension. This program is recommended to be implemented widely to improve the quality of life of elderly patients.

The protection, welfare and independence of the elderly group is increasingly important in line with the increasing number of elderly people, welfare and the realization of an elderly friendly city in Surakarta. The Adiyuswo (Olderly) School in implementation in the City of Surakarta is closely related to the policy steps to realize an elderly-friendly city and the inclusive city policy that has been established by the City of Surakarta since 2006. The policy direction is contained in the Surakarta City Medium-Term Development Plan 2021-2026 with The leading implementing sectors are the Social Service (Dinas Sosial)  and Bappeda  as the coordinator of regional development planning.            The implementation of policies regarding Adiyuswo Schools (Seniors) is carried out in accordance with the direction of the policy on Lifelong Education through regular and planned non-formal education. This education is carried out in an equal and participatory manner. In this case, facilitators, mentors and health and social services are prepared through local institutions, either through the Elderly Committee, Elderly Forums in sub-districts and institutions in the village through fostering elderly families. The elderly school involves the target group, namely the pre-elderly population, the elderly group and other family members who take care of the elderly in the household.

This study aims to describe the improvement of elderly health that has been carried out at the Jawa Jawa Kramas Christian Church, Semarang City. Most of the elderly in the church are elderly women who are still active in domestic activities and micro/small economic businesses. Based on the action plan to improve the health of the elderly, it is carried out with integrated data on the elderly, the establishment of elderly institutions, capacity building for health cadres and the implementation of health checks as a promotive step and basic services to the Tembalang Community Health Center. In its development, efforts have brought results and have received appreciation from the church and the surrounding community.

This increase in the elderly population makes the government need to formulate policies and programs aimed at elderly population groups so that they can play a role in building public health. One of the government policies is that health services are provided at health centers, such as providing good and quality services, giving priority to elderly people and providing safe and easily accessible facilities, providing support or guidance to the elderly and their families on an ongoing basis. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the role of health workers and the participation level of Posyandu for the elderly in Esandom one, Tombatu Timur District, Southeast Minahsa Regency. The study used a cross sectional analytic descriptive research method. The sample of respondents was 88 people using purposive sampling. Data collection using questionnaires and observation sheets. Analyzed with the chi square statistical test. The results of the study were 68 respondents (77.3%) with the highest age, 73 respondents (83.0%) had the highest education. Chi square test results obtained p value <? 0.05. The conclusion in this study is that there is a relationship between the role of health workers and the participation level of the Posyandu for the elderly in Esandom one, Tombatu Timur District, Southeast Minahsa Regency. Suggestions are expected that the Puskesmas can use this research as one of the bases in health promotion for the elderly.. Suggestions are expected that the Puskesmas can use this research as one of the bases in health promotion for the elderly. 

Status Gizi merupakan unsur yang sangat penting bagi kesehatan lansia. Lansia adalah seseorang yang telah mencapai usia 50 tahun ke atas dan rentan terhadap gizi. Asupan energi yang cukup dan seimbang memegang peranan yang sangat penting dalam status gizi dan kesehatan lansia dalam jangka panjang. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan gizi lansia dan mengukur status gizi lansia. Kegiatan sosialisasi masalah gizi lansia telah dilakukan di Desa Jetis Kadipiro, Surakarta yang diikuti oleh 17 lansia dengan rentang usia 50-65 tahun. Ada dua kegiatan utama yaitu edukasi gizi pada lansia menggunakan media leaflet dan power point, dan mengukur status gizi berdasarkan berat badan menggunakan timbangan digital stamping dan tinggi badan menggunakan mikrotoa kemudian menghitung indeks massa tubuh atau IMT untuk mengetahui status gizi lansia, dari pretest dan posttest yang dilakukan pada saat pemberian pendidikan gizi terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan pada lansia. Ditemukan juga bahwa rata-rata kategori status gizi lansia adalah obesitas. Hal ini tidak berbanding lurus dengan hasil pretest dan posttest yang menunjukkan tingkat pengetahuan lansia rata-rata berada pada kategori baik. Upaya yang perlu dilakukan adalah pengaturan jenis dan pola makan yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan tubuh lansia. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemberian edukasi dan penilaian status gizi sangat penting karena dapat meningkatkan derajat kesehatan lansia. Adanya pendidikan gizi dan pengkajian status gizi dapat memberikan pemahaman tentang jenis dan pola asupan gizi yang tepat pada lansia.

Background: Anxiety is a psychological problem that often occurs in the elderly. Anxiety is a feeling of worry whose object is biased or unclear towards something that is not certain. This is often related to the various physical, social, and economic changes that occur in the elderly due to the aging process. Laser acupoint is an alternative intervention developed from acupuncture and acupressure using low-energy laser light which aims to balance body energy and homeostasis. Purpose: The aims of this study was to analyze the effect of laser acupoint on anxiety in the elderly. Methods: This type of research is pre-experimental, one group pre-post test design with a total sample of 26 respondents. Data were collected using the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI). The points used on the Laser Acupoint are He Ku (Li. 4), Sen Men (HT.7), Tai Chong (LR.3) and Sing Cien (LR. 2). The intervention was carried out for 20 minutes, with a frequency of 2 times a week, and carried out for 6 times of therapy. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon sign rank test. Result: the result of p = 0.00 with a confidence level of 95%. This shows the effect of laser acupoint on anxiety in the elderly. Conclusion: Acupoint laser can be used as an alternative intervention in overcoming anxiety in the elderly.Keywords: Laser acupoint; Anxiety; Elderly