Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 1 Documents
Search
Journal : Journal of Community Service and Empowerment

Optimizing geriatric health through early detection in a nursing home at South Tangerang City Gunawan, Shirly; Amimah, Ranindita Maulya Ismah; Adnan, Naufal Ikbar Rian; Sinaga, Oktri Lentina; Maharani , Syifa Shabrina; Leonita , Stefani; Yosafat, Fernando; Arinanda , Septian; Pratiwi, Adelia Helmi; Syarifah , Anisa Ulaya
Journal of Community Service and Empowerment Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/jcse.v7i1.44378

Abstract

Indonesia is entering an aging population phase, characterized by a significant rise in the number of elderly individuals. As they age, they are more prone to diverse health problems that require holistic care. Detecting health issues early is vital to prevent worsening conditions, reduce illness and disability, and improve the quality of life of the elderly. The activity focuses on empowering elderly residents and staff in nursing homes to identify health issues at an early stage. This community service activity applied a descriptive qualitative approach. By conducting interviews, observations, and examinations, the team identified the main complaints and health conditions experienced by most elderly residents in nursing homes. A total of 75 elderly residents underwent health screenings, including 60 females (80%) and 15 males (20%), with an average age of 78.92 years. The screenings covered medical record reviews, interviews, vital sign checks, and health education sessions. Hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, hyperuricemia, and cataracts were identified as the five most common illnesses among elderly residents. The predominant complaints reported were muscle pain, headaches, skin injuries/bruises, and itchy skin. Through early detection, holistic assessment, and risk factor identification, elderly health can be optimally maintained, quality of life enhanced, and aging experienced with greater independence, comfort, and meaning.
Co-Authors Adnan, Naufal Ikbar Rian Agatha Gracecia Nindra Clarissa Agus Limarta Ajeng Retno Setiawati Al Basith, Irvan Baharits Alexa Griffith Jaya Leslie Alexander Halim Santoso Alexander Halim Santoso Alfarisi, Mohamad Daffa Alicia Sarjuwita Alicia Sarjuwita Allyssa, Jihan Putri Amimah, Ranindita Maulya Ismah Amin, Mohamad Shodiqul Angie, Belinda Arinanda , Septian Averina, Frilliesa Bambang, Kresna Bernadetha Vania Eveliani Bryan Anna Wijaya Bustam, Steve Geraldo Celline Angel Sinaja Chaidir Cokki, Cokki David Limanan Dinali, Diana Djulia, Djulia Drew, Clement Dzahabiyyah, Tania Yumna Dzakwan, Muhammad Fikri Elly Mazida Eny Yulianti, Eny Erna Kristiyani Farihin Fadhilah Syarif Fia Fia Lie Fitriani, Gina Frans Ferdinal Goh, Daniel Gunaidi, Farell Christian Halim, Kenley Harsisnowo, Raden Hawari, Irawati Henyta, Henyta Herdiman, Alicia Husada, Miftah Irawaty Hawari Jap, Ayleen Nathalie Johan Johan Kamalo, Angelica Joanna Charity Kasvana, Kasvana Keni Keni Kosasih, Robert Kurniawan, Joshua Leonita , Stefani Lerbin R. Aritonang R Liemitang, Gregorius Edward Listiono, Kevin Sanjaya Lo, Geoffrey Christian Lucius, Steven Hizkia Lumintang, Valentino Gilbert Luthfi Handayanti Maharani , Syifa Shabrina Marcella E. Rumawas Marcella Erwina Rumawas Marcella Erwina Rumawas Marshanda, Santy Massie, Andrew Christian Mei Ie Nathaniel, Fernando Nindi R, Desintha Cristy Noer Saelan Tadjuddin Noer Saelan Tadjudin Novendy Novendy Oentarini Tjandra Pandean, Felicia Paskalis Gunawan Pramana Jaya, I Made Satya Pratama, Raka Yoga Pratiwi, Adelia Helmi Pratomo, Farhan Prematellie Jaya Leslie Putri, Hadyan Prasetyaningtyas R. Aritonang R., Lerbin Risnawaty, Widya Rumbay, Vaya Talenta Santoso, Alexander Halim Sari, Dwita Linda Sari, Karen Permata Sarijuwita, Alicia Satyanegara, William Gilbert Silaban, Hertina Silvia Dwi Mustika Sinaga, Oktri Lentina Sintia Seftiya Ningrum Sobiyanto, Mohammad Nuh Sugiarto, Hans Susilodinata Halim Syarifah , Anisa Ulaya Tamaro, Anggita Tanjungsari, Hetty Karunia Tanuhariono, Ardhita Felicia Teguh, Stanislas Kotska Marvel Mayello Tiranda, Wisasti Gladys Chantika Tjongarta, Winny Triyana Sari Ularan, RA Rengganis Vamelda Agustin Vini Claudya Agustine Rajagukguk Vini Claudya Agustine Rajagukguk Widiarto, Sentanu Widya Risnawaty Wijaya, Bryan Anna Wijaya, Dean Ascha Yana Sylvana Yohanes Firmansyah Yosafat, Fernando Yunita, Fenny Zefanya, Belva Zita Atzmardina Zita Atzmardina