Pengabdian Jurnal Abdimas
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023)

Improving the Degree of Health in the Elderly Through Health Checks and Education

Rachmawaty M. Noer (University of Awal Bros Batam)
Aprina Damaiana Silalahi (University of Awal Bros Batam)
Dini Mulyasari (University of Awal Bros Batam)
Novika Sari (University of Awal Bros Batam)
Ermawaty Ermawaty (University of Awal Bros Batam)
Faizal Triharyadi (University of Awal Bros Batam)
Dewi Tampubolon (University of Awal Bros Batam)
Bevoor Bevoor (Université McGill)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Jun 2023

Abstract

Background. The thesis focuses on the elderly as the final stage of human development and acknowledges that individuals in old age undergo various changes. The research is conducted at the Nuriah Nursing Home, located in Kecamatan Sei Lakam, Kabupaten Karimun. The purpose of the research is to identify the main health problems faced by the elderly in the nursing home, specifically the risk of declining health status. The thesis mentions specific health problems prevalent among the elderly, such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), high blood pressure, heart disease, rheumatism, paralysis, and diabetes mellitus. Purpose. This activity aims to determine the health status. Method. The method used is by conducting health checks and counseling followed by 5 elderly people.. Results. The results of this activity showed that from 5 elderly people, 1 elderly had hypertension because the elderly underwent dialysis 2 times a week. 1 elderly suffers from malnutrition. 1 elderly had dementia, and one elderly experienced long bed rest. Conclusion. . The conclusion is that 70% are all carried out / assisted by orphanage officers. Starting from bathing, clothes, chapters, and tubs. The elderly seem to understand how to improve their health status. instructional approaches to meet the specific needs of their students.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

abdimas

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Social Sciences Other

Description

Pengabdian Jurnal Abdimas is one of the founding journals of Yayasan Pedidikan Islam Daarut Thufulah. Since 2023 the journal has provided a platform for high-quality, Its a quarterly refereed journal concerned with the practice and processes of community engagement. It provides a forum for ...