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As the elderly age, there are changes in physical changes that affect all systems, including the musculoskletal system. One of the daily health problems that often interfere with Activity of Daily Living in the elderly is low back pain (LBP)./1. This study aims to determine the relationship between LBP pain levels and ADL in elderly women in the Padang Kandis Health Center working area, Lima Puluh Kota Regency. This study is an observational analytic study with a cross sectional approach. The sampling technique used consecutive sampling technique with a total sample of 45 samples. Data collection using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) questionnaire, LBP, Katz Basic Activities Of Daily Living Scale (Index Katz). Data analysis using the Pearson Chi-Square test. The results of the Chi-Square test obtained a significant value (p-value) of 0.000 (p < 0.05). The p-value is smaller than 0.05 (0.000 <0.05), so the test decision is Ha accepted, which means “there is a relationship between the level of LBP pain and ADL in the elderly in the Padang Kandis Health Center working area, Guguak District, Lima Puluh Kota Regency, West Sumatra Province”. This study shows that there is a relationship between the level of LBP pain and ADL.

The elderly often face challenges such as decreased cognitive function, social isolation, depression and anxiety that can affect their overall quality of life. Providing art therapy to the elderly is closely related to understanding its benefits to their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The purpose of providing art therapy to the elderly is to promote holistic well-being through creative expression, social interaction, and meaningful artistic experiences. The method of implementation is by providing art activities to the elderly who are divided into several groups, carried out for 1 x meeting, each for 1 hour. The target of this activity is the elderly residents of the Mulia Dharma Elderly Rehabilitation Social Institution, Kubu Raya Regency.  The results of the activity are in the form of artwork and documentation of art creation activities. Participants showed enthusiasm in participating in art creation activities with flower arranging activities and coloring pictures. Participants showed a happy attitude towards the work produced. Art therapy in the elderly is an effective approach in improving the quality of life in old age. Through creative expression, social interaction, and artistic experiences, older adults can find greater happiness, meaning, and well-being in living life.

The study aimed to analyze cases of management in hypertensive patients with a therapeutic intervention of lemongrass warm foot bath on the reduction of blood pressure. The writing design used is a case report. Participants in the preparation of case reports with medical diagnosis of hypertension, The focus of the study in this study is clients with nursing and diagnosis problems, namely clients who experience increased blood pressure with hypertension. The research instruments used were observation of blood pressure of hypertension patients and nursing care reports. The research was carried out at RW 24 Batursari, Mranggen Demak. The time for data collection is for the first and second patients on November 5, 2024 – November 07, 2024 with the length of data collection time to be carried out on patients, which is a minimum of 3 days of treatment. Based on the results of the final evaluation on both subjects, all of these diagnoses were successfully resolved. Diagnoses that were successfully completed in the first subjects included acute pain, impaired physical mobility, knowledge deficit, and risk of falls. Meanwhile, the diagnoses that were successfully overcome in the second subject were acute pain, sleep pattern disorders, knowledge deficits, and spiritual distress.

Hypertension in the elderly is characterized by an increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, namely ≥ 140/90 mmHg consistently and often occurs in the elderly aged ≥ 55 years. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a technique that can relax tense muscles and create a relaxed feeling so that it can lower blood pressure. This study aims to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation on reducing the pain scale in middle-aged elderly with hypertension in the Siulak Gedang Health Center work area in 2024. The research design used was one group pretest and post-test design with a purposive sampling method, namely 16 middle-aged elderly respondents in the Siulak Gedang Health Center work area. The instruments used in data collection were SOP, observation sheets, stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers. The results of the study showed that there was an effect of progressive muscle relaxation therapy on reducing the pain scale in hypertensive patients with the results of the paired sample t-test obtained a p-value = 0.000, because the p-value <0.05.

Elderly people living in nursing homes often experience various challenges, such as physical limitations, loneliness, and decreased cognitive and psychosocial functions. One approach that can be applied to improve the welfare and independence of the elderly is Group Activity Therapy (GAT). The purpose of community service is to help the elderly increase their independence in fulfilling Daily Living (ADL) activities with Group Activity Therapy. The method of implementing the activity is carried out with a pre-test - post-test using a questionnaire. The elderly are given counseling then Group Activity Therapy. This activity was carried out on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at PPSLU Mappakasunggu Pare-pare. This activity was attended by 32 elderly people. The results of the pre-test elderly independence level were 62.5% elderly with dependence and 37.5% elderly with independence while the post-test independence level was 43.75% elderly with dependence and 56.25% with independence. To PPLSU Mappakasunggu Pare-pare to facilitate group activity therapy (TAK) continuously to create a feeling of joy so that the quality of life of the elderly remains healthy, independent, useful and productive.

Elderly people have a high risk of suffering from degenerative diseases, one of which is metabolic disorders. This is more widely recognized by the elderly when they are already in severe condition and with complications so that it has an impact on various aspects including increasing morbidity and mortality rates, as well as decreasing quality of life of the elderly and decreasing ability of the elderly to carry out daily activities. Metabolic disorders are caused by increased blood glucose levels in the body known as Diabetes Mellitus (DM) which is one of the health problems of the ten diseases that cause death and disability globally. The implementation of community service activities for Preventive Efforts for the Elderly in Diabetes Mellitus through several stages, namely the survey and field observation stages and counseling for Preventive Efforts for the Elderly in Diabetes Mellitus counseling is carried out for approximately 90 minutes, as well as evaluations in the form of pre-tests and post-tests. The provision of education was carried out on Wednesday, November 14, 2024 at the Antara Health Center, the number of participants was 32 people. Based on the results of the knowledge of the elderly before and after the counseling for Preventive Efforts for the Elderly in Diabetes Mellitus, it was found that 15 elderly people had sufficient knowledge and 17 elderly people had insufficient knowledge. After conducting counseling on Preventive Efforts for the Elderly in Diabetes Mellitus, the results obtained were a sufficient increase of 30 and less than 2 elderly. This means that community service on Preventive Efforts for the Elderly in Diabetes Mellitus is very effective in the elderly in order to prevent an increase in glucose levels. Counseling on preventive efforts for the elderly in diabetes regarding these degenerative diseases is very necessary so that the elderly maintain their health better. The elderly are expected to be able to understand about efforts to prevent and treat degenerative diseases in the elderly with diabetes. Hopefully this community service can be a reference for researchers and further community service, as well as the community.

Hypertension is the leading cause of premature death worldwide. To reduce the risk of hypertension, what needs to be done is hypertension treatment as an effort to control hypertension, one of which is non-pharmacological treatment, usually carried out by implementing the use of pandan wangi plants. Pandan wangi is a plant whose leaves are often used as a food additive. The purpose of implementing Community Service activities in Lorong Putri is to increase public awareness, especially the elderly, about Hypertension and the treatment of Hypertension with traditional medicine. Using the method of providing education and question and answer discussions related to dangerous conditions and efforts to prevent hypertension, participants in this activity were carried out on October 7, 2024 at Lorong Putri, Air Besar Health Center Work Area. totaling 20 people. During the Education Process, participants listened carefully and provided good feedback, in the form of benefits and how to consume boiled pandan leaf water, and whether it can be boiled together with drinking water at home, and all questions from participants can be answered well. With questions and answers from participants, participants can better understand hypertension and how to treat it with traditional medicine.

Hypertension and diabetes mellitus, which many elderly suffer from, are a significant problem in Indonesia because they pose a risk of serious complications and even death. At the Olak Kemang Community Health Center, the incidence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in the elderly has increased. However, the scope of elderly people's active participation in various hypertension and diabetes mellitus management programs is still low. Based on the results of the team's research and initial observations, it is known that the main cause of this problem is a lack of family support and limited knowledge about the efforts that families must make in managing illnesses in the elderly. This situation indicates weak family functioning which has an impact on health. This community service activity aims to strengthen family functions and self-care behavior for elderly people with hypertension and diabetes mellitus in the work area of the Olak Kemang Community Health Center through the implementation of Posdaya (Family Empowerment Post). Posdaya activities include counseling about family functions, developing family skills to manage hypertension and diabetes mellitus in the elderly, as well as assisting families to be able to access various application-based health services for the elderly and families. The activity was attended by 20 elderly people and their families. The results of the activity showed that 80% of participants experienced increased knowledge. In addition, participants provided statements of attitude to improve family function and implement self-care behavior for elderly people with hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

The Qur'an is the word of Allah Swt which was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad Saw through the intermediary of the angel Gabriel which was conveyed to his people mutawatir and reading it is worth worship. Learning the Qur'an must be continuous throughout life, including among adults and the elderly. To learn the Qur'an for adults and the elderly, there needs to be high motivation in order to have a high enthusiasm for learning the Qur'an. This study aims to determine the strategy of Pondok Tahfidz Ustadz Mahyuddin (PTUM) in increasing the motivation to learn the Qur'an for adults and the elderly. This research was conducted at Pondok Tahfidz Ustadz Mahyuddin (PTUM) Bungo Mas Housing Phase III Koto Panjang Ikur Koto Village, Koto Tangah District, Padang City using a descriptive qualitative approach. The main instrument of this qualitative research is the researcher himself and data collection techniques are carried out by interview, observation and documentation, Data analysis in this study is inductive. The results of this study indicate that through various strategies that have been carried out by Pondok Tahfidz Ustadz Mahyuddin (PTUM) has succeeded in increasing the motivation to learn the Qur'an of adult and elderly students marked by their enthusiasm in participating in Qur'anic learning. The implication of this research is to broaden the understanding of learning strategies in increasing the motivation to learn the Qur'an for adults and the elderly.

The Qur'an is the word of Allah Swt which was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad Saw through the intermediary of the angel Gabriel which was conveyed to his people mutawatir and reading it is worth worship. Learning the Qur'an must be continuous throughout life, including among adults and the elderly. To learn the Qur'an for adults and the elderly, there needs to be high motivation in order to have a high enthusiasm for learning the Qur'an. This study aims to determine the strategy of Pondok Tahfidz Ustadz Mahyuddin (PTUM) in increasing the motivation to learn the Qur'an for adults and the elderly. This research was conducted at Pondok Tahfidz Ustadz Mahyuddin (PTUM) Bungo Mas Housing Phase III Koto Panjang Ikur Koto Village, Koto Tangah District, Padang City using a descriptive qualitative approach. The main instrument of this qualitative research is the researcher himself and data collection techniques are carried out by interview, observation and documentation, Data analysis in this study is inductive. The results of this study indicate that through various strategies that have been carried out by Pondok Tahfidz Ustadz Mahyuddin (PTUM) has succeeded in increasing the motivation to learn the Qur'an of adult and elderly students marked by their enthusiasm in participating in Qur'anic learning. The implication of this research is to broaden the understanding of learning strategies in increasing the motivation to learn the Qur'an for adults and the elderly.

The aging process in the elderly naturally brings physical, mental and social consequences, which affect their quality of life. This study aims to analyze the relationship between family burden and gymnastics activity with the quality of life of the elderly in Pategalan Village, Jatibanteng District. The research method used a correlational analytic design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 109 elderly people selected by random sampling from a population of 150 people. Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability, with analysis using the Spearman Rank test. The results showed that 56% of the elderly had a good family burden, 84.4% were active in gymnastics, and 55% had a good quality of life. Spearman Rank statistical test revealed a significant relationship between family burden and gymnastics activity with the quality of life of the elderly (p-value = 0.000; p ≤ 0.005). This study confirms the importance of family support and physical activity in improving self-esteem and quality of life of the elderly. Elderly people who feel respected and have the freedom to choose for themselves tend to achieve the expected quality of life. Continuous support from family and society is the key to realizing independent and happy elderly.  

Background: Hypertension is an increase in systolic blood pressure of more than 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure of more than 90 mmHg on two measurements with an interval of five minutes in a rest/calm state. (Septiyawati, Cahyati and Rustiana, 2021). Purpose: For this reason, this community service activity aims to socialize about the Utilization of Black Garlic Natural Ingredients to Lower Blood Pressure in the Elderly. Method: This community service activity uses the lecture method, and question and answer. The lecture method was carried out by delivering material on the use of Black Garlic. Meanwhile, the question and answer method is carried out by asking participants about the material that has been presented. Results: The results of this community service activity were obtained that participants were able to understand and apply the material that had been delivered. Conclusion: Based on the community service activities that have been carried out, the elderly who are enthusiastic about receiving the entire series of activities starting from the percentage of material to the implementation of the service run smoothly, the elderly are very active in asking questions and answering.

Reminiscence therapy is a psychological treatment specifically designed for the elderly to improve mental health status by recalling and accessing memories that still exist. In addition to helping strengthen memories, reminiscence therapy also provides emotional benefits, such as increasing self-confidence, creating feelings of being valued, and building social bonds with fellow residents of the orphanage. The purpose of the intervention is to maintain memory function in the elderly of Al-Hikmah Orphanage Foundation using Reminiscence therapy. The method used is a combination of empowerment and capacity building to empower the elderly to recognize the potential and value of their life experiences. Based on the results of research conducted using pre-test and post-test, it can show that these elderly people still have clear memories of the past.

Letjen Sutoyo RW 03 Lowowaru is an urban area in Malang City. This area has a Health Center that plays a vital role in maintaining public health. The aging process is characterized by a decrease in the body's ability to adapt to external stress, which leads to a decrease in the physiological function of organs, systems, and overall body ability. One of the important functions of the body is to form balance, which refers to the ability to maintain the center of the body's position against the supporting base when standing, sitting, moving, or walking (Winter, 1995 in Howe, et al., 2008). This balance is essential to maintain stability when moving from one position to another (Lee & Scudds, 2003).

The aging process is a natural thing experienced by every human being, every individual will experience a process of life development from initially being a toddler then becoming a child, teenager, adult and then becoming an elderly person. Terra exercise can increase the burning of blood sugar in the body so that blood sugar levels become normal. This research is a descriptive quantitative research with a correlational approach. This research was conducted on November 15 2023, at the Buduran Village Hall, Sidoarjo Regency. Before and after the Tera exercise, blood sugar is measured with a glucometer. This research was analyzed using a correlation test according to Spearman Rank with SPSS 2023. This research obtained a sample of 30 people. The average blood sugar level before tera exercise was 134.93 mg/dL and after being given tera exercise treatment it decreased to 120.93 mg/dL with a p value of 0.005. Based on the research conducted, it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between tera exercise and the blood sugar levels of the elderly in the elderly posyandu Buduran Village, Sidoarjo Regency.

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) pose a growing threat to public health, especially among elderly populations. This community service program was conducted in RT 001 and RT 01A, 20 Ilir 4 Village, Palembang, focusing on early detection and education to prevent NCDs such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. The program utilized a participatory action research approach, incorporating health screenings and interactive health education sessions. Activities included blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol measurements, and lifestyle counseling. The results demonstrated a significant increase in awareness and proactive health behaviors among residents. Over 60% of participants with high-risk conditions were referred for further medical evaluation. Regular exercise initiatives and dietary modifications were adopted by the community. The program also established health cadres trained to sustain these efforts post-intervention. This initiative highlights the effectiveness of early detection and education in reducing NCD risks and fostering long-term community health improvements.

Cognitive impairment is one of the adverse effects for the elderly. Physiotherapy plays an important role in improving cognitive function in the elderly, namely by promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative ways. Assessment of cognitive function with neuropsychological examination is the main key. A fairly popular cognitive function examination includes the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) Test. The method used was to provide counseling and examination related to cognitive impairment in the elderly using the MMSE (Mini Mental State Examination) questionnaire. Participants in counseling activities consisted of 30 elderly people. Before counseling the elderly are given questions (pre-test) about material about cognitive impairment. Furthermore, the elderly were given education related to cognitive impairment, then continued with a question and answer session, after that, the MMSE (Mini Mental State Examination) questionnaire was distributed. Pretest and posttest were conducted before and after counseling regarding the provision of cognitive function disorder material. Based on the data above, counseling activities carried out on understanding the elderly in the elderly griya husnul khotimah wajak related to the definition of cognitive function disorders, causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment, this is indicated by an increase in insight and knowledge of the elderly regarding cognitive function disorders in the elderly.

The prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis in the world has doubled. The aim of the research was to determine the effect of giving lemongrass compresses on rheumatoid arthritis pain in the elderly in the Kuta Baro Health Center Working Area, Aceh Besar Regency. This research method uses a quasi-experimental design with a one group pretest-posttest approach with a population of 317 people and a sample size of 15 people, the sampling technique is purposive sampling. This research was conducted from 30 May to 6 June 2024 using univariate and bivariate analysis using the Paired T test. The results of the study showed that before being given the lemongrass warm compress the average pain level of the respondents was 4.60, whereas after being given the lemongrass warm compress the average pain level was 2.53 with a decrease of 2.067 with a ρ value of 0.000, meaning there was a relationship with the lemongrass warm compress with rheumatoid arthritis pain in the elderly. The conclusion is that there is an effect of warm lemongrass compresses on rheumatoid arthritis pain in the elderly because warm lemongrass compresses have a positive impact on reducing rheumatoid arthritis pain in the elderly. It is hoped that rheumatoid arthritis sufferers will carry out non-pharmacological therapy using lemongrass if their pain scale is still in the mild and moderate category.

Neuropati diabetik merupakan komplikasi kronis yang sering dialami oleh individu dengan diabetes, terutama pada kelompok usia lanjut, dan disebabkan oleh kadar glukosa darah yang tinggi. Edukasi dan skrining gula darah puasa menjadi langkah preventif yang penting untuk mengurangi risiko neuropati. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan pendekatan Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) untuk melaksanakan edukasi dan skrining gula darah puasa pada lansia. Edukasi mencakup pengenalan faktor risiko neuropati diabetik, penerapan pola hidup sehat, dan deteksi dini melalui skrining gula darah. Hasil: Kegiatan ini melibatkan peserta usia lanjut yang mengikuti sesi edukasi dan pemeriksaan gula darah puasa. Sebagian besar peserta memahami pentingnya menjaga kadar gula darah sebagai upaya pencegahan neuropati. Hasil skrining menunjukkan bahwa edukasi kesehatan terkait gula darah puasa berperan penting dalam meningkatkan kesadaran lansia akan pentingnya pengelolaan glukosa darah. Skrining yang dikombinasikan dengan edukasi memberikan pengetahuan yang mendalam dan mendorong gaya hidup sehat pada kelompok ini. Skrining kadar gula darah puasa efektif dalam mendeteksi risiko neuropati diabetik serta meningkatkan pemahaman lansia tentang pentingnya kontrol gula darah sebagai upaya preventif.  

The elderly range of diseases, one of which is reduced fluid in the knee joint will result in knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that attacks the articular cartilage in the knee and causes changes in the joint along with the subchondral bone, which is characterized by knee pain, pain, and stiffness in the morning, pain when going up and down stairs, and feeling pain when squatting for a long time. This counseling aims to increase knowledge and insight for the elderly regarding knee osteoarthritis, one of the most common health problems. The method in this study uses counseling methods with leaflet media. The results obtained in the elderly integrated health service post understand the provision of counseling related to knee osteoarthritis.