“Sedaya Lansia” Innovation Promotes Health and Independence of The Elderly
Amidst the increasing elderly population in Indonesia, innovations to empower the elderly are getting more attention. According to the March 2023 Susenas, 11.75% of Indonesia’s population is elderly, with the majority living in urban areas. Responding to the challenges of the quality of life of the elderly, Midwifery Master Students of ‘Aisyiyah University Yogyakarta in the context of Empowerment Practice in Midwifery launched an Innovation program “Sedaya Lansia” (Healthy and Empowered Together with the Elderly) to inspire the health and independence of the elderly. In this activity Prof. Dr. Mufdillah, S.SiT., M.Sc as the person in charge of the empowerment practice of the University of ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta. The “Sedaya Lansia” program was implemented through collaboration between students of ‘Aisyiyah University Yogyakarta and the Regional Leadership of ‘Aisyiyah Serang Regency. This activity was held at the residence of the Secretary of the Regional Leadership of ‘Aisyiyah Serang Regency, this program targets elderly people aged 60 years and over with the aim of restoring their enthusiasm for life and making the elderly a valuable asset in sustainable development.
With the motto “Healthy and Empowered Together with the Elderly,” the Sedaya Lansia program includes a range of activities designed to meet the physical and mental needs of the elderly. From health education to creative activities such as ecobricking, the elderly are educated on healthy lifestyles, good nutrition, and the importance of regular health check-ups.
In addition, they were also trained in ecobricking creativity, which not only reduces plastic waste but also provides a useful and fun activity “This is my first time participating in an activity like this. It’s very fun and useful,” said an enthusiastic program participant. The ‘Aisyiyah Regional Leadership Organization of Serang Regency hopes that this program will be sustainable and inspire the empowerment of the elderly across Indonesia.
“We hope to develop this program because it is very useful,” said a representative of the organization, in order to achieve better health and independence for all elderly people.
24/06/2024/by admin
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