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PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN FUNGSI KOGNITIF DI POSBINDU KENANGA II JATIMELATI PONDOK MELATI BEKASI Rifaa Septyani; Dwi Agustina; Nur Achirda; Ariz Muhammad Laitupa; Azkiya Azzahra; Indah Cahyani; Nufal Zeni Mubarakh
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Fisioterapi dan Kesehatan Indonesia Vol 2 No 01 (2023): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Fisioterapi dan Kesehatan Indonesia
Publisher : IFI cabang Kota Bekasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59946/jpmfki.2023.205

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Introduction: Over the last several decades, the number of elderly has continued to grow, resulting in increasing health problems for the elderly, including cognitive function decline. The results of problem identification showed that the elderly at Posbindu Kenanga II was suffering from a decline in cognitive function. Therefore, the focus of community service activities was to address cognitive functions. Method: Community service activities were carried out at Posbindu Kenanga II Jatimelati Pondok Melati Bekasi from February to April 2023 with a target of 28 elderly. The phases of the community service included problem identification, counseling/education, brain gym exercise, and evaluation. MOCA was used to assess cognitive function, while a questionnaire was used to assess knowledge. Results: The average knowledge before and after community service increased from 7.00 to 8.82 with a p-value of 0.000. Conclusion: Community service activities significantly increased knowledge of cognitive functions in the elderly. For this reason, this activity should be continued on an ongoing basis in order not only to increase knowledge but also to affect cognitive function. Keywords: Elderly, Cognitive, Knowledge, Health Education and Promotion
HEALTH EDUCATION IN THE FRAMEWORK OF HYPERTENSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN THE ELDERLY Dwi Agustina; Nur Achirda; Restu Arya Pambudi; Toto Aminoto
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Fisioterapi dan Kesehatan Indonesia Vol 2 No 2 (2023): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Fisioterapi dan Kesehatan Indonesia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59946/jpmfki.2023.272

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Introduction: The old population has continued to grow in recent decades, which has resulted in an increase in health problems for the aged, such as the spread of hypertension. According to the measurement results, the majority of residents of Posbindu Kenanga II have hypertension. As a result, it is necessary to provide education about hypertension at an early stage. Method: Community service activities were carried out at Posbindu Kenanga II Jatimelati Pondok Melati Bekasi in October 2023, targeting 25 older adults, all women. Activities carried out include measuring blood pressure & hypertension knowledge measurements, and health education. Results: Most of the elderly (64%) suffer from hypertension. The average knowledge before and after community service increased from 43.6 to 70.4, with a p-value of 0.001. Conclusion: Community service activities have boosted the elderly's understanding of hypertension significantly. As a result, it is essential to continue this activity on an ongoing basis by incorporating proper exercise for controlling hypertension.