Abstract
At this time many elderly suffer from chronic diseases so that their spiritual needs need attention. This study aims to determine the spiritual description of the elderly who suffer from chronic diseases in the Social Service Unit for the Elderly Children under five in Binjai and Medan areas. The research design used was descriptive with a sample size of 64 people with purposive sampling method. The instrument used was a questionnaire prepared using a Likert scale. This research was conducted on 28 November to 19 December 2014. The characteristics of the respondents and the spiritual description of the elderly who suffer from chronic diseases are described by descriptive analysis to determine the frequency and percentage. The results showed, the characteristics of male respondents were 51.6%, aged 60-70 years 57.8%, Islam 95.3%, not going to school 59.4% Spiritual description of the elderly who suffer from chronic disease is quite good (56 people, 87.5%), the elderly who say good (8 people, 12.5%). To be able to undergo a declining health condition due to diseases suffered by the elderly, it is hoped that all parties, both families, health workers understand the spiritual needs of the elderly so that the elderly can accept their conditions, socialize with those around them, enjoy the natural beauty of their surroundings, and believe that God will give strength in living his condition.
Highlights
The elderly is a phase of decreasing intellectual and physical abilities, which begins with several life changes.[1]
Research Method The research design used in this study is descriptive, which aims to determine the spiritual picture of the elderly who suffer from chronic diseases in the Social Services Unit for the Elderly and Toddlers in Binjai and Medan areas.[18]
The results of the study of the spiritual description of the elderly who suffer from chronic diseases based on their relationship with themselves, nature, other people, and God, there were no respondents in the bad and bad categories, and 56 respondents (87.5%) in good enough category, and well there are 8 respondents (12.5%)
Summary
The elderly is a phase of decreasing intellectual and physical abilities, which begins with several life changes.[1] Aging is a normal process of change related to time, starting at birth, and continuing throughout life.[2] Old age is the final phase of life, life span (Fatimah, 2010).[4] Improvement in health quality and social conditions is an increase in life expectancy is reflected in the increasing number of elderly people from year to year.[5]. In 2012, the number of elderly people was around 18.55 million or 7.78% of the total. The population of Indonesia (BPS, 2012).[6] The number of elderly people in 2014 in North Sumatra was 631,604 people and the number of elderly people in Medan in 2014 was 77,837 people (Indonesian Statistical Data, 2014) .7
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
