Optimizing the health of the elderly through screening and health education

• DOI: 10.35816/abdimaspolsaka.v3i2.75
• Publication Date: 2024-09-02T04:51:37Z
• Authors: Yoga Tri Wijayanti; Deviarbi Sakke Tira; Anita Lontaan; Suprapto Suprapto; Agnes Montolalu
• Keywords: Health screening; Community Health

The increasing number of older adults in Indonesia demands more attention to efforts optimize their health. elderly are susceptible various chronic and degenerative diseases that can reduce the quality life. Therefore, a comprehensive approach through screening health education is urgently needed improve status adults. This community service aims conduct screenings provide certain areas. methods used include basic checks such as blood pressure, sugar, body mass index (BMI), well counseling on healthy lifestyles, nutrition, importance physical activity. results this activity show many not aware actual conditions. Through screening, several cases hypertension, diabetes, obesity were found required further treatment. In addition, provided able increase knowledge awareness regarding maintaining lifestyle. concludes combination effective detecting problems about prevention early Recommendations for similar programs future expand reach activities, strengthen collaboration with local facilities, develop educational materials