Health services for the elderly group need to be carried out according to their needs. To understand the health needs of the elderly group, it is necessary to examine the number of cases or prevalence of a case that is a problem for the elderly. Decreased physical functional activity in the elderly is a problem that is often encountered and due to degenerative diseases. Decreased physical functional activity in the elderly results in an increased risk of disability. There have been no reports regarding the number of cases of the elderly who experience decreased physical functional activity, the number of cases or prevalence of decreased physical functional activity in the elderly. The study used descriptive quantitative research method with a cross-sectional research design. The subjects of the study were elderly people aged 60-70 years who had no history of musculoskeletal injury/trauma and did not use walking aids. The research instrument used to measure the decline in functional activity was the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE). The assessment results showed that 46 elderly people (76.7%) were in the category of low physical functional activity and 14 elderly people (23.3%) had good functional activity. The female elderly group consisted of 28 (75.7%) who had lower scores compared to male elderly. The 60-70 age group consisted of 30 elderly (78.9%) had a lower PASE score compared to the 71-80 age group. The housewife occupation group consisted of 22 elderly people (75.9%) had lower scores compared to the entrepreneur, laborer and retiree groups. The number of cases of decreased physical functional activity in the elderly is 46 individuals or 76.7%. The decline in physical functional activity was influenced by age, gender and occupation. To further explore the factors that influence the decline in physical functional activity.

The aging process in the elderly population can lead to changes in body posture, often resulting in kyphosis, which exacerbates postural balance disorders. This study aims to determine the relationship between kyphosis posture incidence and postural balance disorders among the elderly in Jebres, Surakarta. The research design employed was an observational analytic correlation with a cross-sectional design, utilizing purposive sampling techniques. The independent variable was kyphosis, while the dependent variable was balance disorders. The instruments used included the Unteberger test for assessing balance and the Occiput-to-Wall distance test for measuring kyphosis. Results from the study revealed that out of 67 respondents from a total population of 75 elderly individuals, 30 (44.77%) experienced kyphosis, with 23 (34.32%) presenting hyper kyphosis. Additionally, 53 (79.10%) respondents exhibited balance disorders, while 14 (20.89%) did not have kyphosis or balance disorders. Bivariate analysis using the Spearman rho test demonstrated a significant correlation between Balance Disorders and Kyphosis Posture, with a Sig (2-tailed) value of 0.001 and a correlation coefficient of 0.759. The relationship between these two variables was found to be unidirectional, indicating a significant association between the incidence of kyphosis posture and postural balance disorders in the elderly in Jebres, Surakarta. For future research, it is recommended to further explore the specific magnitude of kyphosis angles and their impact on postural balance disturbances

Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and the third leading cause of disability. On the other hand, experience can help someone solve a problem. Stroke survivor who has learned from experience in dealing with a stroke will make more considered decisions and be more cautious when recognizing the signs and symptoms that occur in patients. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between education level and experience with the knowledge of elderly individuals at Posyandu Laweyan. This research used a descriptive qualitative research design with a cross-sectional study design. The study was conducted at Posyandu under the supervision of the Laweyan Community Health Center. Data collection took place from March to July 2023 involving 45 respondents. The data were then analyzed using the Spearman-Correlation test to observe the relationship between experience and knowledge level. The results of the analysis showed a p-value of 0.018 (0.05); r = 0.351, indicating a significant correlation between the education level and stroke knowledge level among the elderly.