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By By Crisis 2 – January 24, 2020 – KKN News
Krisik, Gandusari – Integrated Service Posts or what we know as Posyandu are often synonymous with activities for toddlers and pregnant women. it, The benefits of Posyandu can also be felt by the elderly (Elderly) through a program launched by the Krisik village government, Gandusari, Blitar. Through this program, Cadres will be formed who can provide positive activities for the elderly and it is hoped that they will be able to improve the health status of the elderly.
Posyandu for the Elderly was held on 21 January 2020 on hit 09.00 WIB. At this elderly posyandu activity, we took part in help carry out this activity. Apart from helping carry out this activity, as well as providing experiences and lessons to IAIN KKN friends Tulungagung, Krisik village 2 in terms of procedures for providing good service and intensively for people who are old or elderly.
The main activities carried out by the Elderly Posyandu Cadres in the form of data collection on the category of elderly in Wonorejo hamlet. The elderly who participating in posyandu activities this time the average age 50 year until 80 year.
Then the next activity to be carried out is height and weight measurements. Then from the existing data results, friends KKN IAIN Tulungagung recorded in the book provided by the party organizer. Then each of the elderly mothers was given KMS( Card Towards Health). This is useful for monitoring the health development of the patient The elderly, especially in Wonorejo hamlet, Krisik Village.
In this Posyandu for the Elderly activities, there will be an inspection health during 1 once a month in the form of a blood pressure check, giving medicine, and vitamins. Apart from that, there is also education for the elderly regarding problems complained by the elderly. Most of the elderly's complaints are: aches and pains, Dizzy, body shaking, tingling, crowded, and flu-cough.
After data collection activities from each elderly person, then filled with counseling from Mr. Asmanu as chairman of Karang Werda, Wonorejo hamlet, Krisik village. Mr. Asmanu gave advice to the elderly to always maintain their health by carrying out regular check-ups, and don't be afraid to use BPJS to care for our health, because in this case there are no other benefits for each of us.
Hope from this activity, This program can be realized well so that the elderly are guaranteed physical and mental health.
Written by : Post Health and Environment Division 2 Krisik Village
