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Pelatihan Family Caregiver Dalam Merawat Lansia Dengan Masalah Gangguan Kognitif Dianis Wulan Sari; Pratiwindya Sudarsiwi, Neisya; Fitryasari, Rizki; Nashiruddin Habibie, Aziz; Fitrotul 'Aini, Nauvila; Arifah Astri, Nur; Farapti, Farapti; Misbahatul Mar’ah Has, Eka
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat - PIMAS Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024): Agustus
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Harapan Bangsa Purwokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35960/pimas.v3i3.1553

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Cognitive impairment and dementia place a significant burden on families in care. Those caring for older adults with dementia often face extraordinary emotional, physical, and financial challenges. Therefore, families and older adults need to maximize their role and provide support to reduce the burden they feel. Objective: This Community Service aims to increase the knowledge and skills of family caregivers in caring for older adults with cognitive impairment problems. Activities are carried out by providing counseling and demonstrations. The partner involved in the activity is the Kertosono Community Health Center. Activities are evaluated using pre-post tests. The average score of participants at the pretest was 5.36 and increased at the posttest to 8.46, so there was an increase in family caregivers' knowledge regarding cognitive impairment problems. The difference between the pre-test and post-test significance values ​​is 0.000, this value is <0.05 which explains that there is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores. Training is useful for improving the knowledge and skills of family caregivers in caring for older adults with cognitive impairment problems.
HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS ASSESSMENT OF ELDERLY AT MADIUN NURSING HOME TOWARD LEADING LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES Fermeza, Ratu Dien Prima; Farapti, Farapti; Dianis Wulan Sari; Neisya Pratiwindya Sudarsiwi; Aziz Nashiruddin Habibie; Zaenal Abidin
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Dalam Kesehatan Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): APRIL 2026
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jpmk.v8i1.78599

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Introduction: The growth of the elderly population poses challenges in managing degenerative diseases, nutritional problems, and functional decline. This study aimed to assess basic health status, nutritional profile, and body composition of older adults as a foundation for long-term care development. Methods: This community service was conducted in an institutional elderly care facility and community setting located in Madiun, East Java. Participants were adults aged ≥60 years, consisting of 51 subjects (12 institutionalized and 39 community-dwelling retirees). Inclusion criteria were older adults willing to participate, while exclusion included acute illness. Data were collected through interviews, observation, anthropometry, vital signs, body composition analysis, and blood glucose measurement. The activities comprised group discussions, direct observations, and health evaluations, complemented by interactive sessions like walking track games designed to assess and improve muscle strength, with health messages placed along the path. Additionally, brain exercise sessions were conducted to enhance motor coordination. Results: The participants were aged 58-88 years, representing an elderly population group. Findings revealed high prevalence of isolated systolic hypertension (35.7%), hyperglycemia (14.6%), overweight/obesity (50%), and low bone mass (88.1%), despite 95.2% having normal muscle mass. Conclusion: Early screening and integrated interventions are essential for detecting abnormalities in blood pressure, glucose, body composition, and osteoporosis risks among older adults, including hypertension, hyperglycemia, overweight/obesity, and low bone mass, in order to promote healthy aging. Pondok Lansia Madiun has the potential to serve as a strengthen community-based long-term care facilities in Indonesia. KEYWORDS body composition; health status; long-term care facilities; nutritional assessment; older adults