Elderly People In Indonesia Research Articles

Correlation between Oxygen Saturation and Fasting Blood Sugar Levels in the Elderly

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the elderly are a group of people aged 60 years or more [1]. In 2010 the number of elderly people was recorded at 18.1 million people or 17.6 percent. In 2014 the number increased to 18.8 million people [2]. In Indonesia, the elderly in 2020 are estimated to reach 28.8 million people or 11.34 percent of the total population in the country. The 2018 Riskesdas data noted that the majority of elderly people in Indonesia have degenerative diseases and or chronic health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease. These diseases will cause problems if they are not treated or prevented [3]. Oxygen saturation is the fraction of hemoglobin in oxygen saturation relative to the total hemoglobin in the blood or the oxygen level in the blood. Oxygen is bound by Hemoglobin in red blood cells or Erythrocytes. The human body needs and regulates a very precise and specific oxygen balance in the blood, because the human body needs oxygen from the environment outside the body for metabolic processes and body activities [4]. Normal arterial blood oxygen saturation level in humans is 95-100 percent. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a major health problem. Data from a global study shows that the number of people with Diabetes Mellitus in 2011 has reached 366 million people in the world [5]. Objective: The objective is to determine the relationship between oxygen saturation and fasting blood sugar levels in the elderly. Method: This research is an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design. The research subjects were elderly aged ≥ 60 years who live in the Malalayang Dua Village, Manado City, Indonesia. In this study, the normal reference value for oxygen saturation was 95-100% and the normal fasting blood sugar/glucose (FBG) reference value according to WHO was <100 mg/dL. Based on the analysis of the relationship using the Pearson correlation test, there was a significant relationship between oxygen saturation and fasting ....

SCREENING AND PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL COMPLAINTS IN THE ELDERLY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT TRESNA WERDHA WANA SOCIAL ORIGINAL SERAYA

The number of elderly people in Indonesia from year to year continues to increase. With the increasing amount of elderly, it is followed by an increase in musculoskeletal complaints. The outbreak of Covid-19 has resulted in limited and disrupted physical activity and health services for the elderly. The elderly are a group at risk of death if infected with Covid-19 because there is a degenerative process and there are co-morbidities. Community service activities carried out at the Tresna Werdha Wana Seraya Social Home in Ketalanggu Village aims to provide health services so that during the Covid-19 pandemic the quality of life for the elderly will be better. Activities carried out using blood pressure screening methods and examination of musculoskeletal complaints as well as providing physiotherapy services related to musculoskeletal complaints such as exercise and infrared therapy for free to the elderly. The participation in this community service activity was 34 people with the most aged 66-70 years. The results of this activity are the presence of the elderly, and the results of blood pressure screening and services for musculoskeletal complaints in the elderly at the Tresna Werdha Wana Seraya Social Institution during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Determinants of Welfare for the Elderly Population in Indonesia

The increasing number of elderly people in Indonesia can be both a challenge and an opportunity. The increase in the number of elderly people can reflect the success of the government in implementing various health programs for the elderly. However, this increase can also be a challenge if the welfare of the elderly is not considered properly. The welfare of the elderly can be marked by the decreasing number of poor people. This study aimed to analyze the poverty determinants of the elderly population based on welfare in Indonesia, as measured by levels of poverty, education, health, and labor force participation. The data used were secondary data from the Elderly Statistic Report and the Welfare Report. The panel data analysis method was used. It was found that the rate of education, health, and labor force participation both simultaneously and significantly affect the number of poor people. This shows that the variables of education, health, and work participation rate, as welfare indicators, can help explain the increase or decrease in the rate of poverty in the elderly population.
 Keywords: welfare, poverty, elderly

The Effectiveness of Yoga Exercise on Muscle Strength in the Elderly

The increasing number of elderly people in Indonesia also increases the risk of degenerative diseases. In the elderly, it will bring about a complete change in their physique related to the decreased ability of body tissues, especially in physiological functions in the musculoskeletal and neurological systems. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Yoga exercise on increasing muscle strength in the elderly. This type of research is experimental. The population was all elderly Tresna Wreda Budhi Dharma Sleman Nursing Homes, Special Region of Yogyakarta, totaling 20 people with criteria above 60 years. Measuring lower body strength using a 30-second chair stand test. Yoga exercises were carried out for 16 meetings. The results showed that yoga exercise for 16 sessions effectively increased muscle strength in the elderly, with an increase of 12.5%. Suggestions that can be submitted based on the study in this study are yoga exercise training can be used as an option in muscle strength training for the elderly to improve muscle strength and maintain the ability to carry out daily activities; it is expected to be used as a reference for further researchers to conduct research with cases others in dealing with physical problems in the elderly.

ELDERLY FAMILY KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DEMENTIA IN WONOKERTO VILLAGE, TURI DISTRICT, SLEMAN REGENCY, YOGYAKARTA

Background: According to WHO, an elderly person is someone who has reached the age of 60 to 65 years and over. The development of the number of elderly people in Indonesia in 2020 reached 9.93 percent. The incidence of dementia generally increases with age. Dementia is a syndrome that characterized by a progressive and persistent decline in cognitive function. In the condition of dementia, there is a decrease in the independence and dependence of the elderly on the productive population, one of which is the family.
 Objective: This study aims to describe the knowledge of elderly families about dementia in Wonokerto Village, Turi Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta.
 Methods: The subjects of this study were elderly families who cared for and lived at home with the elderly in Wonokerto The research was conducted using a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach. Data was collected by means of in-depth interviews. The sample was taken by purposive sampling with a total of ten research subjects. The interview transcript was analyzed using the thematic framework.
 Results: Three research subjects with the latest high school education and experience caring for the elderly more than ten years were able to answer questions about dementia knowledge well. The remaining seven research subjects did not know the knowledge related to dementia or answered undecided.
 Conclusion: The results showed that most of the research subjects still do not understand about dementia knowledge such as the definition, types, examination, and management of dementia. While most research subjects have sufficient knowledge related to elderly support, how to care for the elderly with dementia.

PENGARUH PEMBERIAN OTAGO EXERCISE PROGRAMME TERHADAP KESEIMBANGAN DINAMIS PADA LANSIA

The number of elderly people in Indonesia is estimated to grow rapidly in 2050. The purpose of this study was to determine The Effect of Otago Exercise Programs On Dynamic Balance of Women in Sungai Abang Community Health Center in 2020. The design of this research was a Quasi Experiment with a one-group pretest-posttest design approach. The population was 407 elderlies at 60-75 years old. By using accidental sampling, 10 elderly people were chosen as the samples who met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Using Univariate Analysis and Bivariate Analysis with paired sample T-Test. The results showed that after 9 times the intervention was given the mean pre was 12.07 seconds and the mean post was 11.69 seconds with α 0.000. Then, there was an effect of giving the Otago Exercise Program on dynamic balance in the elderly. It can be concluded that Otago Exercise Programme has an effect on dynamic balance in the elderly because the Otago Exercise Program consists of components of muscle strengthening, balance improvement and walking exercises.
 
 Keywords : Elderly, Dynamic Balance, Otago Exercise Programme

Dukungan Perawat dalam Mengembangkan Produksi Jamu oleh Lansia

The results of the population census in Indonesia from 2010 to 2020 increased by about 7.93%. In Polewali Mandar, especially the Wonomulyo Public Health Center, in 2020 there were 3116 elderly people. The high number of elderly people in Indonesia is one of the government's jobs to actively participate in the welfare of the elderly and make the elderly as active and independent individuals. Elderly is a process of decreasing the body's resistance in the face of internal and external stimuli. To improve the welfare of life for the elderly, one of the activities that can be combined with support in earning independently by producing herbal medicine. Jamu is part of traditional medicine that has developed widely. Herbal medicine has several advantages, such as low toxicity and mild side effects. To develop and improve the quality of herbal medicine, nurse support is needed, especially one of the functions of nurses, namely providing comprehensive bio-psycho-social and spiritual services aimed at individuals, families and communities, both sick and healthy, which includes all processes of human life. In this study using a qualitative approach to see and express a situation or object in its context, this research is divided into 4 stages. The first stage is preparation, observation, data collection, and data analysis. The second stage, the nurse plans activities, selects an area, conducts observations and permits. The third stage, conducting a field survey, identifying potential elderly, carrying out product records, coordinating with nurses as facilitators to develop plans forshop creation, online the fourth stage ofrecognizing the needs of the general public (visit methods, surveys and interviews, skill needs in developing herbal medicine production for the elderly, proposals for cooperation towards the elderly and their families.

ASSESSMENT OF READINESS OF GONDOKUSUMAN SUB-DISTRICT IN FILLING INTEGRATED PALLIATIVE CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE

Background : Every year the number of elderly people in Indonesia continues to increase. In 2018 the highest number of elderly people was in the DI Yogyakarta Province, amounting to 12.37%. Data from Riskesdas showed that 51.28% of the elderly experienced health complaints and 25.99% of the elderly experienced illness. This can reduce the patient's quality of life. Therefore, integrated palliative care is needed for the elderly to improve the quality of life for patients and their families in dealing with health problems. Palliative care already exists in 5 hospitals in 5 regions in Indonesia, namely DKI Jakarta, DI Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar, and Makassar. Objective : The general objective of this study was to explore the readiness of Gondokusuman District in fulfilling integrated palliative care for the elderly. Method : This study used a thematic analysis research design. The research sample was 46 respondents. The data is taken from previous research entitled "Mapping Community Assets Related to Health and Social Services for the Elderly in Yogyakarta City in 2019". Result : An overview of health-related policies was found, such as the Chronic Disease Management Program (Prolanis), the Health Social Security Administration (BPJS), and Supplementary Food Provision (PMT). However, no policy description regarding palliative care has been found. A description of the availability of drugs was found which included prescribing, distribution and financing. Educational programs and content found in the form of education through counseling and counseling. Resources found are in the form of health infrastructure, community infrastructure, and human resources. However, there is no culture related to integration either vertically or horizontally. Conclusion : There is a description of health-related policies, availability of medicines, educational programs and content, and resources that support palliative care in Gondokusuman District. However, no specific policies have been found regarding palliative care and integration.

The Effect of Mindfulness and Religious Coping on Elderly Mental Health

The elderly population continues to increase not only in the world, but also in Indonesia. One of the cities that contribute to increasing the number of elderly people in Indonesia is Depok, West Java. Elderly is a stage that has experienced many changes and faced various challenges in life. The elderly tend to experience a decline in various aspects. They experience changes in physical, psychological, and social aspects. The changes that occur and all the challenges that must be faced can have an impact on the physical, mental and functioning of life. This study aims to examine whether mindfulness and religious coping have an effect on the mental health of the elderly in Depok city. The sample used were 282 elderly people who were taken using a non-probability sampling technique, namely purposive sampling. The instruments used in this study are adaptations and modifications of the Mental Health Continuum-Long Form (MHC-LF), Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) and Brief RCOPE instruments. The results showed that at 36.5%, there was a significant effect of mindfulness and religious coping together on the mental health of the elderly. In detail, the results of the minor hypothesis prove that there is a significant effect of three dimensions of mindfulness (observe, describe, and act with awareness) and one dimension of religious coping (positive religious coping) on the mental health of the elderly.

The Effect of Gymnastics in The Healthy Elderly on Physical Fitness and Cognitive Function in Indonesia Elderly Institutional of West Java Province

The declines in physical fitness and cognitive function are two of the indicators that can be used in determining the health status of the elderly. According to Statistics Indonesia, the number of elderly people in Indonesia reached 20.24 million people in 2014. The Elderly will likely be more vulnerable to physical complaints due to the aging process. Gymnastics is an appropriate type of exercise for the elderly and has good benefits to improve the quality of life, maintaining their physical fitness and cognitive function. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of gymnastics of healthy elderly on physical fitness and cognitive function in Lembaga Lanjut Usia Indonesia (Indonesia Elderly Institutional) of West Java Province. This research was conducted from February to June 2017. The research method is analytical observational with a cross-sectional design. The samples of research were 20 people who regularly attend gymnastics and 20 people who do not regularly attend gymnastics. Their age ranges between 60-69 years old. Measurements of fitness used in this study was a Six-minute walk test, while for cognitive function, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) was applied. The results showed that 18 out of 20 people who exercised gymnastics on a regular basis had good physical fitness (V ?O_2max = 24,01–30,59ml/kg BW/min), and all of them had normal cognitive function (MMSE score between 24–30). As for chi-square test results, it was shown that the elderlies who performed regular physical fitness exercise had p<0,05, while their cognitive function had p< 0,05. In conclusion, there is a positive impact of gymnastics on the healthy elderly's physical fitness and cognitive function. The elderly who regularly attend gymnastics has chronic adaptation resulted in good physical fitness. In addition, gymnastics is a combination of muscle movement and breathing exercises, and it maximizes the blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain that results in better cognitive function.

Pendidikan, Jarak Rumah dan Dukungan Keluarga terhadap Pemanfaatan Posyandu Lansia

The elderly population is currently increasing. Based on population projection data, it is estimated that in 2017 there are 23.66 million elderly people in Indonesia (9.03%). It is predicted that the number of elderly people in 2020 (27.08 million), 2025 (33.69 million), 2030 (40.95 million) and 2035 (48.19 million). Data obtained from cadres showed that the elderly had low awareness of joining the posyandu for the elderly. one cader said that the majority of the elderly rarely visit the posyandu for the elderly (only 40% are active). This research is a quantitative study with cross sectional design. The research was conducted at the elderly Posyandu in the Puskesmas Paal X Work Area with 36 respondents in December 2019-January 2020. Data were analyzed univariat and bivariat with the Chi Square test. The results showed that there was a relationship between family support and the utilization of the elderly posyandu, there was no relationship between education and distance from the house with the use of the elderly posyandu in the elderly posyandu in the working area of Puskesmas Paal X, Jambi City.

Literature Review: The Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping and Hydrotherapy in Improving The Quality of Life of The Elderly With Osteoarthritis

The number of elderly people in Indonesia continues to increase every year. The high rate of increase in the elderly is a concern for all people, because the elderly tend to be vulnerable to various kinds of diseases. Osteoarthritis is the most common disease in the world with a prevalence of 15.5% in men and 12.7% in women in Central Java. Handling that can be given to the elderly with osteoarthritis is by providing kinesio taping and hydrotherapy exercises. Purpose: The purpose of this literature review is to review the effectiveness of giving kinesio taping and hydrotherapy exercises to improve the quality of life of the elderly with osteoarthritis according to evidence based. Methods: This research is a literature study that summarizes several relevant literatures with the same theme. Literature search using 2 databases, namely Pubmed and Google Shcolar. The keywords used in the literature search included: “Kinesio taping”, “hydrotherapy”, “osteoarthritis” and “quality of life”. Results: Based on the results of a literature review, it was found that the addition of kinesiotaping and hydrotherapy exercises can affect the quality of life of the elderly with osteoarthritis. Conclusion: The conclusion from this literature review shows that the addition of kinesio taping to conventional exercise and the provision of hydrotherapy exercises can both improve the quality of life of the elderly with osteoarthritis which can be measured with a quality of life measuring instrument in the form of WOMAC.

DECREASE HYPERTENTION THROUGHT GIVING NONI FRUIT JUICE

Hypertension in elderly people in Indonesia is included in the 10 countries with the highest prevalence in the world. This disease is controlled to prevent further complications. The juice of noni (morinda citrifolia) fruit can be used as a provision for lowering blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension in Durin Tonggal village, Pancur batu sub-district. Objective to determine the effect of noni juice on lowering blood pressure in patients with hypertension. A Quasy Experiment study design with a population of 60 elderly with hypertension. The sample was taken by purposive sampling technique of 60 people divided into 15 people. The research instrument was the observation sheet. Data were analyzed with ∝0.05. The results of the experimental group research showed that the average pre TDS was 150.00mmHg, pre-TDD 90.00mmHg and TDS 200.00mmHG, and TDD 150.00mmHg. The results of the analysis and statistical tests obtained a systolic BP of 0.000 and a diastolic of 0.002 with a P value of <0.05, so Ho is rejectedmeaning that noni juice is effective in reducing blood pressure in the elderly.

DECREASE HYPERTENTION THROUGHT GIVING NONI FRUIT JUICE

Hypertension in elderly people in Indonesia is included in the 10 countries with the highest prevalence in the world. This disease is controlled to prevent further complications. The juice of noni (morinda citrifolia) fruit can be used as a provision for lowering blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension in Durin Tonggal village, Pancur batu sub-district. Objective to determine the effect of noni juice on lowering blood pressure in patients with hypertension. A Quasy Experiment study design with a population of 60 elderly with hypertension. The sample was taken by purposive sampling technique of 60 people divided into 15 people. The research instrument was the observation sheet. Data were analyzed with ∝0.05. The results of the experimental group research showed that the average pre TDS was 150.00mmHg, pre-TDD 90.00mmHg and TDS 200.00mmHG, and TDD 150.00mmHg. The results of the analysis and statistical tests obtained a systolic BP of 0.000 and a diastolic of 0.002 with a P value of &lt;0.05, so Ho is rejectedmeaning that noni juice is effective in reducing blood pressure in the elderly.

Geriatric e-Homecare Information System

According to World Development Indicators (WDI), life expectancy rate in 2019 is the highest in Hongkong with 84.68 years old, followed by Japan with 84.10 years old, while Indonesia ranked 116 with 71.28 years old. Statistics Indonesia (BPS) estimated about 24 million elderly people in Indonesia or 9.3% of the population. However, health facilities for elderly or geriatrics are very limited. One of the important challenges is in maintaining the data, i.e. patient profile, as well as his/her health records. This research in collaboration with the Medical Faculty of Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia (UAJ), has designed and developed a prototype of the e-homecare geriatric information system, with the case of North Jakarta Region. Based on cloud service, this system is able to maintain patient information, personal health record, which ease the geriatric consultant to deliver better services.

ANALISIS PENGETAHUAN LANSIA TERHADAP PEMENUHAN PERSONAL HYGIENE DI PUSKESMAS WERDHI AGUNG

According to WHO, the highest status of elderly is in mainland ASIA, the number predicted to be the highest in the world, which is 400 million people or ½ of the world's elderly. Indonesia is one of the ASIA regions where the number of elderly people has increased by 0.89%. A large number of elderly people in Indonesia is one of the impacts of increasing the life expectancy of the Indonesian people. This research is a quantitative type with a descriptive approach using cross-sectional methods. Held in June-July 2020 at the Werdhi Agung Puskesmas, with a population of 158 elderly people, and a sample of 32 with purposive sampling method. This research was conducted to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge of the elderly with personal hygiene. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between the knowledge of the elderly and the personal hygiene behavior performed by the elderly. The low knowledge of the elderly about personal hygiene behavior in the working area of ??Werdhi Agung Community Health Center is the main cause of the elderly who do not have sufficient health and welfare status. Knowledge is one of the main factors of several factors that can change and motivate health behavior, while knowledge is influenced by age and education.

ANALISIS INOVASI PELAYANAN PUBLIK RUMAH SEHAT LANSIA DI KOTA YOGYAKARTA

The increasing population of the elderly people in Indonesia can have adverse impacts if not managed properly. However, only a few local governments are able to create policies that facilitate the health of the elderly. Yogyakarta City Government is able to implement innovative policies to accommodate the elderly through healthy elderly care (rusela). This research explains how the innovation process works in the midst of the lack of local government attention in improving the health of the elderly. This study uses a qualitative approach with research data obtained through secondary data and interviews. The results of this study explain that: first, the researcher found that the initiation of rusela emerged from collaboration between bureaucrats and practitioners, secondly the implementation of rusela could occur due to support from stakeholders, thirdly the promotion of rusela in order to remain sustainably obtained through internal and external promotion.

The Effect Of Brain Gym With The Level Of Stress On Elders In Panti Sosial Lanjut Usia Potroyudan Jepara

Along with the increasing number of elderly people in Indonesia, it will cause quite complex problems, both physical and psychosocial problems. The most common psychosocial problem in the elderly is stress. Efforts to overcome the problem of tress in the elderly are brain exercise therapy. This study aims to determine the effect of brain exercise therapy on stress levels in the elderly. The research design used by the researcher was Quasy Experiment with pre-post test design. This study used a sample of 30 respondents. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. Based on the analysis test using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, it shows a p-value of 0,000, so there is an effect of brain exercise therapy on stress levels in the elderly. This study provides general information related to the management of stress disorders in the elderly using brain exercise therapy. In addition, the findings from this study are expected to provide advice for nursing service providers, especially in nursing homes. local area so that they can carry out brain exercise therapy as a program to improve the health of the elderly. Keywords: Â

Therapy of Brain Exercise on The Quality of Sleeping in Elderly

The aging is a natural process that cannot be avoided with age. Even though it is a natural thing, the process of aging still causes problems both physically, biologically, mentally and socio-economically due to a decline which is called a degenerative process The process of degeneration that occurs in the elderly, causes time. World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that there were 600 million elderly people in 2012 worldwide. WHO also noted that there are 142 million elderly people in the Southeast Asia region. Meanwhile, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), it was noted that the number of elderly people in Indonesia reached 28 million in 2012 from only 19 million in 2006. The results of the data recapitulation of the Central Java health office recorded 3 million elderly people in Central Java. The method in this study was experimental research and quasi-experimental design type with quasi-experimental design and village control group. Sample determination using the Total Sampling technique with a sample size of 30 respondents. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test. The results obtained before being given an intervention that has a level of good sleep quality amounted to 43.3% and after given an intervention that has a level of quality of sleep that is good, the minimum is 76.7%. Statistically obtained a p-value of 0,000 (&lt;0.05) can be interpreted that there is a significant influence on brain gymnastics on the quality of sleep in the elderly.

Hubungan Antara Status Gizi dan Aktivitas Fisik dengan Kejdian Dimensia

Based on the results of the 2014 National Socio-Economic Survey, the number of elderly people in Indonesia reached 20.24 million or around 8.03% of the total population of Indonesia. The purpose was to determine the relationship between nutritional status and physical activity with the incidence of dementia in Prabumulih City Market Health Center in 2019. This study uses Analytical Survey using the Cross-Sectional approach. The population is elderly people aged 45-59 years, amounting to 94 people. The sample amounted to 94 respondents. In the univariate analysis of 94 respondents, it was found that respondents with good nutritional status were 56 respondents (59.6%) and respondents with malnutrition status were 38 respondents (40.4%). Good physical activity was 52 respondents (55.3%) and respondents who had bad physical activity were 42 respondents (44.7%). Bivariate analysis showed Nutritional Status had a significant relationship with the incidence of dementia (p-value 0.003) and Physical Activity had a significant relationship with the incidence of dementia (p-value 0.001). This study concludes that there is a relationship between nutritional status and physical activity with the incidence of dementia in Prabumulih City Market Health Center in 2019.