Pemberdayaan Lansia melalui Demonstrasi Sehati (Serai Hangat untuk Kaki) sebagai Upaya Penurunan Nyeri Sendi di Desa Cepoko, Kecamatan Panekan, Kabupaten Magetan

Devita Anugrah Anggraini
Didit Damayanti
Kartika Kartika
Tinuk Ervariawati

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia Sejahtera
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Juni: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia Sejahtera

Joint pain is one of the most common health problems among older adults and may reduce mobility and quality of life. Community self-survey data in Cepoko Village indicated that 55% of residents, particularly older adults, experienced joint pain complaints. One non-pharmacological intervention that can be applied is warm lemongrass foot soaking therapy known as SEHATI (Serai Hangat untuk Kaki). This community service activity aimed to improve elderly knowledge regarding self-management of joint pain and demonstrate warm lemongrass foot soaking therapy as a complementary treatment. The methods included health education, demonstration of warm lemongrass preparation, direct practice by participants, and evaluation through discussion and question-answer sessions. The participants were elderly individuals experiencing joint pain in Cepoko Village, Panekan District, Magetan Regency. The results showed that participants actively engaged in all activities, were able to explain the preparation steps of SEHATI, and understood the benefits of warm lemongrass foot soaking therapy for reducing joint pain. This program provides an easy, affordable, safe, and home-based complementary therapy alternative for elderly people.