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The elderly (elderly) is a human being who has reached the age of 60 years and above, who is susceptible to various diseases related to changes and declines in mental, physical, economic, and social aspects. These problems affect the quality of life. The purpose of this study is to explain the quality of life of the elderly in the Elderly Nursing Home and the Role of the Church in it. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method, with observations in the field, interviews with sources, and with literature. The role of the church is very important in meeting the spiritual needs to build spiritually. A church that serves the elderly is a church that does God's will, called to provide proper service and place for the elderly who are abandoned. Based on the results of the study, it shows that the presence of the church in providing services has an effect on the quality of life of the elderly.

Empowerment has a very important role in improving the quality of life and social welfare, especially for marginalized groups such as deaf and speech-impaired women and the elderly. This research aims to explore women's empowerment through salon training carried out at the UPT Social Services for the Deaf, Speech and Elderly Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra Province Social Service. This salon training is designed to provide practical skills that can help deaf-mute and elderly women increase their economic independence and improve their standard of living. The method used is a qualitative approach with observation and interviews as data collection techniques. The research results show that salon training not only provides technical skills but also increases participants' self-confidence, expands their social networks, and opens up job opportunities. Overall, this program contributes to women's empowerment by creating opportunities for them to become economically and socially independent. This research provides recommendations for the development of similar training programs in the future to expand the positive impact on communities of women in need.

Dermatoporosis is a chronic skin fragility syndrome common in the elderly, characterized by thinning of the skin that increases the risk of injury, bruising, and delayed wound healing. Chronic hyperglycemia and poor glycemic control have been reported to be associated with an increased risk of dermatoporosis. This community service activity aims to screen blood sugar levels, HbA1c, and dermatoporosis and educate the elderly using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) method at Panti Bina Bhakti, South Tangerang. This activity involved 93 elderly participants aged >65 years. Meanwhile, based on the results of the HbA1C examination, 52 people had moderate glycemic control and 24 people had poor glycemic control. The results of the dermatoporosis examination have not been included. Early intervention through education and monitoring of blood sugar levels can reduce the risk of dermatoporosis, improve the health of the elderly's skin, and reduce the burden of health care.

This writing aims to determine efforts to prevent feelings of loneliness and fear of death in the elderly. Elderly people are more likely than young people to feel lonely and afraid of death. The elderly are closely related to the relationship between parents and their children (family). This relationship begins in the womb, continues with the birth process and takes care of the child.The method used in writing this journal is a qualitative descriptive method with a literature study and literature review approach. The steps taken when writing this topic include researching and reading various references such as books, magazines and online news portals related to this topic. Next, the author will explain and explain comprehensively. Then, the author draws conclusions and explains from the perspective of Christian ethics.The research results show that elderly people have various problems, resulting in different efforts or steps in each aspect of problems in life. Elderly people must try to remain active in their daily activities (for example: worship, social gathering, elderly exercise, hobbies), prepare health costs, arrange visits and recreation schedules with children and grandchildren, and receive support and love from family, neighbors and more relatives. easily prevent feelings of loneliness and fear of death.

Increasing age will reduce the physiological functions of the body including muscle mass. The ability to synthesize muscle protein decreases due to a reduction in the number of muscle fibers and a decrease in muscle fiber size. This results in the loss of neurons, reducing muscle strength capacity. Decreased muscle strength limits the daily activities of the elderly, such as difficulty walking, climbing stairs, and lifting weights. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of upper and lower extremity muscle strength of the elderly in Griya Asih Lawang nursing home, Malang Regency. This descriptive study used 30 populations with a sampling technique that is total sampling. The variable in this study is the strength of the upper and lower extremities of the elderly measured using Manual Muscule Testing. Univariate data analysis, then the data is presented in a frequency distribution table. This research was conducted in June 2023 at Griya Asih Lawang nursing home, Malang Regency. The results showed that more than half of the respondents as many as 18 people (60%) had moderate muscle strength in the upper extremities and less than half as many as 13 people (43.5%) had low muscle strength in the lower extremities, and less than half as many as 13 people (43.5%) also had moderate muscle strength in the lower extremities. Elderly gymnastics efforts to prevent early muscle decline. Providing the right walking aids as needed in daily activities can minimize the risk of falls. 

This study focuses on the happiness of the elderly living in Panti Tresna Werdha Sabai Nan Aluih Sicincin, Padang Pariaman. An important part to help the elderly overcome the problems they face. This study aims to describe how happy the elderly are in the shelter, where happy elderly tend to be more open to new activities and have lower mortality and death rates. The method used is descriptive qualitative, with the main informant being the shelter officer and the elderly as supporting informants, and the study was conducted from January to June 2022. The results of the study show that the happiness of the elderly is reflected in their daily activities, such as skills guidance, health, religion, arts, social, to mutual cooperation and gymnastics. The elderly also fill their free time by reading the Qur'an and cleaning the environment. They feel happy because they are treated well, do not feel lonely, and consider the residents and staff of the shelter as family. Most of the elderly are comfortable living in the shelter and do not want to go home, even want to be buried there, showing that their happiness has been fulfilled at Panti Tresna Werdha Sabai Nan Aluih Sicincin.  

Obesitas adalah kondisi di mana seseorang memiliki berat badan melebihi batas normal akibat penumpukan lemak berlebih dalam tubuh. Obesitas berhubungan erat dengan terjadinya resistensi insulin, yaitu suatu kondisi dimana tubuh tidak dapat memberikan respon kepada insulin secara efektif. Oleh sebab itu, edukasi dan skrining rutin pada kelompok lanjut usia dalam rangka mendeteksi dan mengelola resistensi insulin pada tahap awal merupakan hal yang sangat penting. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan metode PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), yang mencakup edukasi tentang pola makan sehat, aktivitas fisik, dan manajemen berat badan, serta skrining kadar insulin. Berdasarkan kegiatan ini, edukasi dan skrining terbukti penting dalam mencegah komplikasi lebih lanjut dan meningkatkan kualitas hidup lanjut usia.

The aging population will be a problem if the elderly have problems. The increasing number of problems elderly people confront may turn them into persons who need help to maintain their standard of living. Government-run institutions include the Tresna Werdha Social Service Center (BPSTW), where social workers play a crucial role in the delivery of social services. Social facilities for the elderly frequently face challenges with their residents' mobility, emotional and physical health, need for caregivers for daily activities, trouble adjusting, and lack of social interaction. Because it explains the role that social workers play in assisting the elderly, researchers are interested in studying "The Role of Social Workers in Providing Social Services to the Elderly in PSTW". The strategy used gives an objective account of the reality in the field. The descriptive "Qualitative" approach is a research methodology intended to offer a comprehensive examination of the function social workers perform in providing social support to the elderly. To understand and explain the phenomenon is its aim. This study's author focuses on the role that social workers play and the difficulties that they face in providing social services to WBS. Among the research findings gleaned from the interviews are social    

Cognitive impairment is a neuropsychological condition characterized by a decline in cognitive functions that interferes with daily activities. Cognitive impairment in elderly can lead to the decrease in quality of life. One of the factors causing cognitive impairment is high triglyceride level. Therefore, this community service activity is carried out to increase awareness and knowledge about hypertriglyceridemia and cognitive disorders through education and health screening. The activity method with PDCA is implemented to ensure a systematic and effective approach. Preventive efforts are needed through education on healthy eating pattern, physical activity, and routine screening to control triglyceride levels and prevent cognitive impairment in the elderly.

Introduction: Hypertension (HTN), defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) >140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) >90 mmHg, is a major health problem that is growing worldwide. It is the most common risk factor for cardiovascular disease and affects nearly two-thirds of adults aged 60 years or older. The side effects caused by experiencing prolonged high blood pressure are kidney damage (kidney failure), heart (coronary heart disease) and brain which can lead to stroke if not detected early and receive adequate treatment. And can also cause death. Risk factors for complications of hypertension include elderly age, medication compliance, and lifestyle. Empowerment of the elderly can be through non-pharmacological therapy. An example of non-pharmacological therapy is by doing anti-hypertension exercises. The purpose of this program is for the elderly to be able to learn about hypertension and apply how to do anti-hypertension exercises. The method used is providing education to the elderly and applying anti-hypertension exercises with participants (elderly). Implementation of health education and anti-hypertension exercise activities for the elderly at the UPTD for Elderly Social Services in Binjai in November 2023. Most participants were able to answer questions during the question and answer session after the presentation of the material and participants were able to follow the instructor's exercise movement directions. Health education about hypertension and anti-hypertension exercise for the elderly is a program that can help increase physical activity in the elderly which can lower blood pressure in the elderly.

Abstract: Obesity is a global epidemic and a significant public health problem. In the elderly population, obesity is defined as a BMI ≥ 25 kg/m². In the United States, the prevalence of obesity among the elderly is 37.1% in men and 33.6% in women over the age of 60. Obesity increases the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, and can cause psychological problems such as sleep disorders and lack of self-confidence. Accurate obesity risk assessment involves measuring Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference. This activity uses the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology to screen for obesity in the elderly at Hana Nursing Home, South Tangerang. The screening includes anthropometric measurements of BMI and waist circumference, followed by evaluation and nutritional counseling for at-risk individuals. 9 people (14.75%) had overweight nutritional status, 3 people (4.92%) had obese nutritional status, and 35 people (57.38%) were at risk of central obesity. Routine anthropometric measurements are critical for monitoring obesity and implementing preventive measures to improve overall health outcomes, improve quality of life, and reduce obesity-related morbidity and mortality rates. Keywords: Obesity, Central Obesity, Elderly, Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that the global population aged over 60 years will increase from 900 million in 2015 to 2 billion in 2050. This demographic is particularly vulnerable to disease and disability, with declining haemoglobin levels long considered a consequence of aging. Nutritional deficiencies, chronic diseases, kidney disease, haematological malignancies, and anemia of unknown cause can all contribute to anemia in the elderly. This significantly impacts physical performance, cognitive function, and overall health. We carried out this activity at St. Francis Assisi, Jakarta, with 36 participants. We perform a physical examination and a complete blood count, including haemoglobin and hematocrit levels, to detect nemia. Among the 36 participants, 18 people (50%) had mild anaemia, 6 people (16.7%) had moderate anaemia, and 1 person (2.8%) had very severe anaemia. Anaemia in the elderly can cause severe health consequences, including physical and cognitive decline, increased hospitalisations, and death. Routine screening for haemoglobin and hematocrit levels is essential for early detection and intervention, improving quality of life and health outcomes for older adults.

Pruritus, or itching, is a common symptom in seniors that has a significant impact on their quality of life. Primary skin disorders such as xerosis, atopic dermatitis, and scabies, as well as systemic diseases such as cancer, chronic renal failure, cholestasis, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, iron deficiency anemia, and certain medications, can cause this condition. Chronic pruritus, which is common in individuals over 60 years of age, can cause discomfort, sleep disturbances, and psychological stress. This activity uses the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodology to screen for pruritus intensity in the elderly in St. Anna. One individual (2.4%) reported mild pruritus, while 12 individuals (29.3%) reported severe pruritus. Routine assessment using the 12-PSS provides important information for managing pruritus in the elderly, meeting clinical and research needs, and improving patient care and quality of life.

The largest organ in the human body, the epidermis, serves as the primary barrier against environmental factors that may arise from the outside. Xerosis cutis is a skin condition that causes dry skin. It's caused by a number of things, including the activity of sebaceous and sweat glands decreasing with age, which lowers the amount of water in the stratum corneum and causes moisture loss. This can lead to disturbances in daily activities and a decline in sleep quality. In France, mild to moderate-severe dry skin is prevalent at a rate of 55.65%, while its prevalence is 9%. At Hana Nursing Home, sixty people attended the geriatric population screening activity, with a mean age of 78 years. During this activity, the left hand demonstrated an average water and oil content of 36.6% and 16.4%, respectively. In contrast, the right hand displayed an average water and oil content of 33.7% and 15.1%, respectively. The aim of this activity is to enhance participants' understanding of the significance of maintaining an optimal level of hydration in their epidermis.

The development of information and communication technology has caused the trend of internet use in Indonesia to experience a significant increase. However, the increase in internet use is not accompanied by control over the negative impacts it causes, such as an increase in digital fraud, and the inability to differentiate between information and fake news (Hoax). Hoax is information created by an individual or someone containing false information or the truth cannot be checked. Hoaxes have an impact that can be detrimental to individuals and society. The elderly are one of the parties who are vulnerable to Hoaxes related to health information or digital fraud. Therefore, digital literacy training is needed. Therefore, ASMTB and Mafindo Bandung collaborates with Lembaga Lanjut Usia Indonesia (LLI) (the Bandung City Elderly Institute to organize) digital literacy learning for the elderly. Based on the results of PKM (University Community Service)observations, digital literacy training activities for the elderly are considered very useful for increasing knowledge, digital security awareness, and digital literacy skills for Bandung City LLI (Lembaga Lanjut Usia) members.

Entering old age will certainly have changes felt by the elderly such as changes in economic, psychological, and social aspects. People who are not ready to face these changes will be vulnerable to psychological problems. It is possible that this condition will actually have a negative impact on the health of the elderly, which can actually reduce their psychological well-being. In an effort to improve the psychological well-being of the elderly, one of them is by providing Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique therapy. SEFT therapy is one method that can be used to improve their psychological well-being. This kind of therapy is useful in overcoming difficulties related to physical health, emotions, and cognitive function. In the context of improving the psychological well-being of the elderly, the purpose of this study is to be able to see how effective the therapy is for the elderly. Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Budi Mulia 3 was used as a research location conducted with a qualitative case study methodology. Based on the results of the research after the provision of SEFT therapy, there are certainly changes that are felt, such as the ability of the elderly to get rid of their negative emotions, stress pressure, the sadness they feel is also slowly decreasing.