Optimizing the role of health cadrers in promoting healthy bone movement among the elderly in Banyuwangi district, East java

Abstract

The increase in the elderly population is directly proportional to the increase in life expectancy. According to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), the global elderly population is projected to increase from 703 million in 2019 to 1.5 billion in 2050. In Indonesia, in 2020, the elderly population was 26.82 million (9.92%), and it is estimated to reach 20% by 2045. Tegaldlimo Sub-district is one of the sub-districts in Banyuwangi regency that shows a similar phenomenon of increasing elderly population. However, the knowledge, skills, and basic examinations to support the health conditions of the elderly in this sub-district still need improvement. On the other hand, this sub-district has human resources, namely PKK cadres, health services, elderly integrated health posts (posyandu lansia), and sports facilities that can be optimized to enhance knowledge and skills. Therefore, community service activities are needed to address the issues in the Tegaldlimo sub-district. This acceleration needs early readiness from all elements to ensure the quality of life for the elderly is maintained and to prevent excessive health financing for addressing elderly-related morbidities. The community service activities to be carried out in the Tegaldlimo sub-district consist of a series of empowerment and community participation activities involving PKK cadres and the elderly. Involving PKK cadres aims to make the program sustainable. Therefore, it is expected that this community service will increase knowledge and skills in the maintenance of elderly health, especially regarding bones and muscles.