PEMBERDAYAAN LANSIA MELALUI EDUKASI DAN SENAM ERGONOMIK DALAM UPAYA PENGENDALIAN ASAM URAT

Abstract

Gout is one of the health problems that can be found in the elderly and requires management through education and the implementation of a healthy lifestyle. This community service activity aims to increase the understanding of the elderly about gout control and introduce ergonomic gymnastics as one of the supporting physical activities. The activity was carried out in the work area of the North Perumnas Health Center involving 22 elderly people who were dominated by women. the implementation of activities includes health education about gout, discussions and questions and answers, demonstration and, ergonomic gymnastics practices, and evaluation of participants understanding. The results of the evaluation showed that 19 out of 22 participants (86,4%) understood the material provided, while 3 participants (13,6%) still needed to strengthen their understanding. This activity shows that health education combined with ergonomic gymnastics demonstration can be applied as an approach to empowering the elderly in supporting gout control efforts. continuous education is needed to strengthen the understanding and involvment of the elderly in maintaining their health.