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Elderly in the Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School for the Elderly often face emotional challenges such as feelings of marginalization, loss of purpose, difficulty accepting declining health, loss of a spouse or loved ones, and unpreparedness for death. If these feelings are continuously dwelled upon, they can lead to stress. The aim of this study is to describe the stress coping mechanisms of the elderly residing at the Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School for the Elderly in Karanganyar. The research method used is qualitative with a phenomenological approach. The research location is at the Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School for the Elderly in Karanganyar, located at Ngablak RT 01 RW 09, Papahan, Tasikmadu District, Karanganyar Regency. The subjects of this study are 3 individuals selected using purposive sampling technique. Data collection was conducted through interviews and observations. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results show that the elderly apply stress coping using emotion-focused coping. Furthermore, the subjects continue to strive to live their lives by accepting fate and being grateful for whatever happens. The subjects have formed new social groups at the Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School for the Elderly in Karanganyar, engaging in activities such as religious study sessions, dhikr, and reading Iqro or the Quran. The conditions experienced by the subjects have enhanced their religiosity.

Elderly aged 60-70 years will experience changes in body condition, both physical and mental changes such as decreased physical fitness and cognitive disorders. This study aims to determine the level of fitness and cognitive disorders of elderly aged 60-70 years who participate in Tai Chi gymnastics. The method used is descriptive analytical with a Cross Sectional approach. The subjects of the study were 20 elderly aged 60-70 years, using a purposive sampling technique. The data collection technique for physical fitness levels was measured through the Six minutes walk test, while cognitive disorders used the mini-mental state examination (MMSE) questionnaire. The results of the study showed that the average level of male fitness was in the moderate fitness category (40.3%), the good category was (50%) and the very good category (6.3%), while female physical fitness was in the moderate fitness category (75%) and the very good category (25%). Research Results Cognitive disorders in elderly men who were in the normal category were 87.5% and probable cognitive disorders were 12.5%, while in elderly women cognitive disorders were in the normal category were 100%. In conclusion, the level of physical fitness of the elderly is in the good category, while cognitive disorders of the elderly are in the normal category

The decline in balance and flexibility is a common issue among the elderly, increasing the risk of falls and injuries. This community service activity aimed to raise awareness and knowledge among the elderly in Celep Village about the importance of balance and flexibility exercises through physiotherapy education. The methods used included the delivery of educational materials, distribution of leaflets, exercise demonstrations, and pre- and post-tests to measure knowledge improvement. The results showed a significant increase in participants’ understanding across all indicators, with post-test scores exceeding 96%. This activity demonstrates that simple, self-administered education and exercises are effective in improving elderly awareness of the importance of maintaining body balance and flexibility. This intervention is expected to be implemented sustainably to support the quality of life in the elderly.

The growing number of elderly in Indonesia demands more attention from families and communities towards their welfare. The many cases of elderly neglect show a lack of empathy and education regarding the role of families and communities in caring for the elderly. This study designed a social campaign entitled "Senja Kasih" which utilizes Instagram social media as a medium for delivering messages to the public. This campaign uses an emotional appeal approach to arouse audience emotions and empathy towards elderly issues. The research method used is mixed methods through interviews, observations, questionnaires, and literature studies. The design results include a campaign logo, visual concepts to increase the effectiveness of message delivery. This campaign collaborates with the Panti Lansia Yayasan Buddhayana Panditarama as a stakeholder. It is hoped that the "Senja Kasih" campaign can increase public awareness, build empathy, and encourage participation in supporting and caring for the elderly.  

Aging is a dominant risk factor for most forms of cardiovascular disease. Sedentary lifestyle in elderly with obesity can decrease the function of cardiovascular system. Previous study determined that moderate intensity aerobic exercise was highly recommended in elderly because the type of exercise can improve body fitness and oxidative damage due to aging. The aims of this study was to investigate the effect of moderate intensity aerobic exercise on NOx plasma level, systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in sedentary elderly women with overweight. The research method is quasi experimental with pre test and post test design. The sample included 33 volunteer sedentary elderly women overweight with age 65,11±4,85 years old that divided on two group that is the experimental group (EG/ n=17) and control group (CG/ n=16). EG performed moderate intensity aerobic exercise (walking) during 30 min per session, intensity 50–80% heart rate maximum,  three times per week for 12 week. The examination of NOx plasma level by ELISA method and resting blood pressure by auscultation method. Data was processed by unpaired t-test. Experimental group had significantly lower level of SBP (-10,294 p 0,001) than CG. NOx plasma level showed significantly decreases in both group (p < 0,05), but the decreasing trend was found to be higher in the CG. DBP and body mass index (BMI) did not change (p >0,05). Moderate intensity aerobic exercise can delay the reduction of NO due to aging proceses.

This literature review explores the effects of tomato juice on lowering systolic and diastolic blood pressure in elderly individuals with hypertension. Hypertension is a prevalent condition among the elderly and a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The objective of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of tomato juice as a non-pharmacological intervention to manage hypertension. The research methodology involved a comprehensive review of studies published between 2020 and 2024, sourced from reputable databases such as Google Scholar and ScienceDirect. The findings indicate that tomato juice, rich in potassium and lycopene, significantly reduces blood pressure in elderly patients. Potassium helps regulate sodium levels in the body, while lycopene provides antioxidant benefits and promotes vascular health. Although tomato juice demonstrates potential as an effective and natural remedy for hypertension, further research with larger sample sizes and longer durations is needed to confirm its long-term benefits. The implications of these findings suggest that tomato juice could be considered as a supportive therapy for hypertension management in the elderly, though it should not replace conventional antihypertensive medications.

The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2023 estimates that currently the global prevalence of hypertension is 43% of the total world population. Meanwhile, the hypertension report at the Pelawan Health Center in 2021 was 301 cases, in 2022 there were 324 cases, in 2023 there were 397 cases. The purpose of the study was to analyze the factors that influence medication compliance in elderly people with hypertension in the Pelawan Sarolangun Health Center Working Area. The research design used Analytical Survey method with Cross Sectional approach. The population in this study were all elderly hypertensive patients in the Pelawan Sarolangun Health Center Working Area, namely 73 patients who were all made into research samples with total population techniques. Data analysis using univariate analysis, bivariate with chi-square test. The results showed that there was an effect of motivation p = 0.006, family support p = 0.004 and health worker support p = 0.031. The conclusion of this study is that there is an influence of motivation, family support, health worker support. The dominant factor, namely family support, influences compliance with taking medication in elderly people with hypertension in the Pelawan Sarolangun Health Center Working Area. It is suggested that the Pelawan Sarolangun Community Health Center is expected to be taken into consideration and input for the health center to be active in field counseling activities and use social media as a promotional medium to increase the acceleration of healing of hypertension in the elderly, so as to improve health status in the elderly.

Hypertension is one of the major health problems frequently experienced by the elderly and can lead to serious complications if not properly managed. Simple physical activities such as massage can serve as a non-pharmacological intervention to help reduce blood pressure. This study aimed to determine the effect of physical activity in the form of massage on reducing blood pressure in elderly individuals with hypertension at PSTW "Meci Angi" in Bima City. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-post test control group design. The sample consisted of 20 elderly people divided into two groups, an experimental group and a control group, with 10 respondents in each group. Data were collected using an observation sheet to measure blood pressure before and after the intervention. The t-test analysis showed a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.009, which was less than α = 0.05, indicating a significant effect of physical activity on lowering blood pressure among the elderly. Therefore, massage as a simple form of physical activity can be considered an alternative intervention in managing hypertension among the elderly in social care institutions.

Hypertension is a prevalent health problem among the elderly and may lead to severe complications if not properly managed. One of the effective non-pharmacological approaches is the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). This study aims to examine the relationship between elderly knowledge about the DASH diet and their behavior in applying it, particularly among hypertensive elderly at the Posyandu Lansia in Campurejo Village, Bojonegoro District. This correlational study applied a cross-sectional design and involved a total sampling of 36 elderly respondents with hypertension. The data were collected using a closed-ended questionnaire that had been validated and tested for reliability. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rho test. The findings revealed that most respondents had moderate levels of knowledge and behavior related to the DASH diet. The statistical test indicated a significant relationship between knowledge and DASH diet behavior (ρ = 0.000; p < 0.05). These results suggest that the higher the knowledge of the elderly about the DASH diet, the better their implementation behavior. Effective health education is essential to improve compliance among the elderly in managing hypertension through the DASH diet.

Diabetes Mellitus is a disease characterized by hyperglycemia and metabolic disorders in the body which are associated with a lack of insulin secretion. Generally, DM therapy can be carried out using pharmacology and non-pharmacology. Non-pharmacological therapy that can be carried out is AAROM therapy and a low carbohydrate diet. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of AAROM therapy and a low carbohydrate diet on reducing blood glucose levels in elderly people suffering from type 2 DM in Ngepoh Village. This type of research isPre-experimentalby designTwo groups pre-post test. The total population was 90 respondents and the sample size was 33 elderly respondents suffering from type 2 DM in Ngepoh Village which were taken by purposive sampling. Data collection in this research used questionnaires and observation sheets. Analyzed with SPSS 20 using testsMan Whitney. The results of this study showed that the average blood glucose value in the control group was 282 mg/dl pre glucose and 177 mg/dl post glucose. Meanwhile, the mean blood glucose value in the treatment group with pre glucose was 295 mg/dl and post glucose was 144 mg/dl and there was an effect of AAROM therapy and a low carbohydrate diet on reducing blood glucose levels in elderly people suffering from type 2 DM in Ngepoh Village (ρ = 0.000 < α= 0.005) So type 2 DM sufferers are expected to be able to control blood glucose, one of them is by doing AAROM Therapy and a low carbohydrate diet. AAROM therapy can reduce insulin resistance, making it easier for glucose to enter cells, preventing obesity, and improving venous blood flow.

Hypertension is a chronic disease whose prevalence increases with age and significantly affects the quality of life among the elderly. Tulungagung Regency is one of the regions in East Java with a high number of hypertension cases among the elderly, with a prevalence of 35.62%. This study aimed to determine the factors that influence the quality of life of elderly people with hypertension in the Kauman Health Center working area. This research was an analytical observational study using a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of all elderly individuals with hypertension within the Kauman Health Center’s coverage area. The sample included 140 respondents selected using a simple random sampling technique. The instruments used were questionnaires on individual characteristics, the MMAS-8 for medication adherence, the HPLP-II for healthy lifestyle behaviors, and the WHOQOL-BREF for assessing quality of life. Data were collected through interviews and documentation, then analyzed using univariate and bivariate (chi-square test) methods. The results showed that 64.3% of elderly people with hypertension had a poor quality of life. Factors that had a significant relationship with the quality of life among hypertensive elderly were nutritional intake, physical activity, duration of illness, stress management, and the presence of comorbidities. These findings indicate the need for integrated interventions focusing on promoting healthy lifestyles, improving stress management, and monitoring comorbid conditions to enhance the quality of life in elderly individuals with hypertension. It is expected that this study can serve as a reference in the development of more effective primary health care programs for the elderly population

Mojolaban is one of the sub-districts in Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java. Mojolaban Sub-district has a Health Center as its role in the field of public health at the first level with 2 health centers, namely Mojolaban Health Center as the main health center and Jati Malang Health Center as a supporting health center. The 10 largest number of diseases in Mojolaban Health Center is in the elderly. When the elderly experience a degenerative process due to the aging process, one of which is changes in the neurological system so that the elderly experience cognitive decline. The purpose of this program is to help provide education, prevention and maintain these changes so that they do not worsen. The method used is education in the form of counseling and providing leaflets to the Healthy Jaya Abadi Elderly Post Community in Wirun Village. The results of the pre-test and post-test questionnaires to assess understanding showed a significant increase in understanding with an average pre-test value of 20% and an average post-test value of 80%.

Fulfillment of basic needs of the elderly consists of physical and psychological needs. However, currently, neglect of the elderly in society is rampant so that their physical, mental, and emotional needs are not met which results in the quality of life of the elderly being disturbed. This study aims to analyze the fulfillment of basic needs of neglected elderly in the Elderly Social Welfare Institution, with a case study at Pondok Lansia Berdikari. This study uses a qualitative research approach and Purposive Sampling sampling technique involving 3 respondents. Data were collected using in-depth interviews, observations, and documentaries. Data were analyzed using the Interactive, Miles and Huberman analysis models. The results of the study indicate that the fulfillment of physical and psychological needs of neglected elderly in Pondok Lansia Berdikari is fulfilled with a comfortable environment, controlled temperature, adequate lighting, minimal noise, and attention to nutritional intake and hydration. On the psychological side, recreational activities and opportunities for social interaction are provided that support the emotional well-being of the elderly. However, the fulfillment of psychological needs in terms of religion has not been fully met due to limited facilities for places of worship, although religious programs have been available. Thus, the needs of the elderly are physically met but in terms of religious psychology they have not been met. Therefore, it is necessary to provide worship facilities for the elderly.

People with diabetes often experience ongoing anxiety due to concerns about possible complications. This condition can have a negative impact on physical, psychological, and social health. This anxiety can develop into depression. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the risk of depression in elderly people with diabetes mellitus in the Bandar Baru Health Center Working Area, Pidie Jaya Regency. The type of research used is analytical with a cross-sectional approach, while data analysis used univariate and bivariate. The population in this study amounted to 473 elderly people and the sample was 83 people with a purposive sampling technique. Based on the results of the study, it is known that the majority of respondents experienced a risk of severe depression (48.2%), there is a significant relationship between the level of family support (p value = 0.000), family function (p value = 0.000), and family role (p value = 0.000) to the level of depression in elderly people with diabetes mellitus in the Bandar Baru Health Center Work Area, Pidie Jaya Regency, so it can be concluded that family support, family function and family role are related to the risk of depression in elderly people with diabetes mellitus in the Bandar Baru Health Center Work Area, Pidie Jaya Regency.    

Background: When someone falls, they quickly lay down or sit down on the ground or floor, whether they are aware of it or not.  Many older people experience falling as a normal part of getting older.  One in three older people will fall at least once a year, and half of those people have fallen more than once in the past.  There are many things that can make an older person more likely to fall. These include sociodemographic factors like age, gender, and socioeconomic status, physiological factors like neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, visual, vestibular, proprioceptive, biomechanical, muscle strength, balance, and gait pattern, medical conditions (pathological), environment, and psychological factors.  Aminia et al. (2022) say that anxiety and fear of falling are mental disorders that happen to older people.  Mhetod: A pre-experimental research design with a one-group pretest and post-test design, a purposive sampling technique, and 14 people who filled out an observation sheet.  Findings: This research shows that there is a link between older people's body balance and their risk of falling.  A P value of 0.000, which is less than 0.05, was found in the study used Gamma correlation.  Because the 0.000 P number is less than 0.05, there is a link. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between body balance and the risk of falling in the elderly at the Pucang  

Background: The frequency of hypertension continues to increase in line with the low compliance of hypertension sufferers in carrying out their treatment, one of which is a hypertension diet. Family support plays a crucial role in increasing self-confidence, motivation, and life satisfaction of hypertension sufferers. Family involvement in health education programs helps patients with their needs met, understanding when to seek medical help, and support for treatment compliance, which can prevent recurrence and serious complications due to hypertension. In addition, compliance with a hypertension diet is very important to keep blood pressure stable. A good understanding of the benefits of diet and the role of family and health workers in providing support can increase diet compliance. Conversely, low understanding can reduce awareness of the importance of diet, potentially causing ongoing complications. Therefore, hypertension management strategies must involve family support and education about the right diet to achieve optimal health outcomes. This study was conducted to analyze the Relationship Between Family Support and Diet Compliance in the Elderly in Controlling Hypertension at the Kedungmundu Health Center. Methods: This study uses a quantitative method with a correlational approach. Data were collected through demographic questionnaires, family support, and hypertension diet compliance, with a study sample consisting of 90 people using random sampling techniques. Somers' D test was chosen as the statistical analysis method for this research data. Results: Based on the study, it was found that some respondents received quite good family support, with a total of 57 people (63.3%) and were quite compliant with dietary compliance as many as 57 people (63.3%). The results of the Somers' D test showed that the significance value of p = 0.000 <α (0.05), so H0 was rejected. Conclusion: Based on the data analysis, the conclusion obtained is that there is a relationship between family support and dietary compliance in the elderly in controlling hypertension at the Kedungmundu Health Center, Semarang City.

Hypertension, which is common in the elderly, is a condition when blood pressure increases abnormally when measured in the systolic and diastolic phases. Blood pressure that exceeds 140/90 mmHg (systolic/diastolic) may indicate the presence of a health condition in the individual. comparison of the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation therapy and slow deep breathing on blood pressure of hypertensive clients at Perdha Pucang Gading Semarang is the main objective of this study. This study used a quantitative quasy-experiment method with a two group pretest and posttest group design, with 48 respondents selected through nonprobability sampling techniques. To ensure the normality assumption was met, the data was tested using the Shapiro-wilk test. Furthermore, statistical analysis was carried out with two types, namely paired t-test and independent t-test, to compare differences between data groups. The results showed that the elderly aged 60-75 years in the Panti experienced mild hypertension. Statistical analysis concluded that progressive muscle relaxation therapy and slow deep breathing were effective in reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure significantly (p<0.05). However, no substantial variation was found in the effectiveness between the two therapies in reducing systolic blood pressure (p 0.066>0.05).

Low back pain refers to a syndrome with manifestations in the form of pain and uncomfortable complaints such as muscle tension or stiffness in the lower back area. Low back pain can be caused by various causes, including mechanical factors, disorders of tendons, ligaments, fascia, and muscles, and abnormal posture. Musculoskeletal lower back pain caused by mechanical factors can be related to work, hobbies, and daily activities. The age factor is also one of the risk factors for the incidence of low back pain. The Sari Sehat  elderly posyandu is one of the posyandu whose elderly are active in various activities in the community. For this reason, it is necessary to increase knowledge about the prevention of low back pain and its exercises. In this case, physiotherapy has an important role in increasing the knowledge of the elderly about prevention and exercise in low back pain so that the elderly can avoid complaints of back pain. Approach Method: Prevention counseling and exercises on low back pain. Place and time: Sari Sehat Elderly Posyandu, Palur Mojolaban, Sukoharjo.

Elderly is the end of the human life process which causes decreased activity. The stress that arises during the aging process can cause three types of changes, namely changes in self-perception, changes in relationships with other people, and philosophical changes regarding priorities, perseverance, and spirituality. Apart from that, spirituality can also help someone develop their awareness. Stress can be avoided if a person has a high level of spirituality, spirituality can be understood as a relationship between a person and God. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between spirituality and the stress level of elderly people in Social Service Homes. This study used a cross-sectional design. The sample in this study was 105 respondents using purposive sampling. Spirituality data was collected using the SAS questionnaire and Stress Levels using the DASS questionnaire. This research shows a high level of spirituality of 52.4%, moderate spirituality of 40%, low spirituality of 7.6% and a level of severe stress of 24.8%, a level of moderate stress of 58.1%, a level of light stress of 17.1%.

Background: One of the psychological problems often faced by the elderly, especially those living in nursing homes, is anxiety. Physical activity is one of the factors that plays a role in reducing anxiety. Compared to elderly people who are less active, those who are physically active usually experience lower levels of anxiety Method: This study used cross-sectional methodology and observational analytical design. Using the Slovin technique, 95 elderly residents of Panti Wening Wardoyo Ungaran and Panti Pucang Gading Semarang became the research sample. The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) questionnaire was used to measure physical activity, and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was used to examine anxiety levels. The Gamma correlation test was used to analyze the data. Result: The research findings show that the majority of elderly people in this study do physical exercise regularly (48.4%) and experience mild anxiety (51.6%). With a p value of 0.027 (p< 0.05), the results of the correlation test indicate a strong relationship between anxiety levels and physical activity.Conclusion: There is a relationship between anxiety in elderly people and physical exercise.