PKM Kelompok Lanjut Usia dalam Penatalaksanaan Rematik di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Budi Luhur

Abstract

Health problems that often occur in the elderly is rheumatism. Rheumatism is a disease that attacks the joints and bones or supporting tissues around the joints, this disease group is an autoimmune disease that is mostly suffered by the elderly. Initial survey conducted at Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Province found that most of the elderly suffer from rheumatism. current partners, among others, the Information and Education Communication Media , such as rheumatism gymnastics posters, are still lacking. Some elderly people do not understand the traditional methods of treatment for rheumatic pain prevention. Targets and outcomes: In addition to the outputs in journals, the targets in this community service are Carrying out health counseling activities for the elderly about managing rheumatism with traditional ingredients (Ginger therapy) by 80%. Rheumatic sufferers understand how to make ginger therapy ingredients, making media (posters) and rheumatism exercises. Implementation methods include education about rheumatism, rheumatism exercises, educational media. The results obtained by the elderly understand about rheumatism, prevention and traditional treatment with grated jage, and man to carry out routine anti-diphythmic dip. It is hoped that the orphanage staff will be able to monitor, motivate and improve the health of the elderly through health promotion activities, especially regarding rematies.