Current elderly population (above 60 years) in Indonesia continued to increase in number even in the year 2005-2010 is estimated to equal the amount later Toddlers (under five years of age) is approximately 8.5% of the total population, or approximately 19 million inhabitants. The increase was with increasing life expectancy (Uhh) is for women 67 years and 63 years for men. This reflects one of the results of health development efforts in Indonesia. But on the other hand is a challenge for us all to be able to maintain health and independence of the elderly in order not to be a burden to themselves, family and community.
> Of that amount approximately 15% of whom had dementia or dementia, in addition to other degenerative diseases such as cancer, heart disease, rheumatism, osteoporosis, cataracts and others. Or senile dementia is a disorder characterized disease of mind and memory accompanied by progressive language disturbances, personality and behavior changes.
Minister of Health Dr affirmation so. Achmad Sujudi when opening the seminar "Old Man Can, Pikun Do not" held by Yayasan Pelita Usila in welcoming Aged Day 6th in Jakarta on May 15, 2004.
Or senile dementia need to be recognized and understood how to prevent it through healthy lifestyles such as eating a balanced nutrition, adequate rest and exercise, not smoking and others that in time the elderly did not immediately have dementia and can still be independent and even productive.
> Of that amount approximately 15% of whom had dementia or dementia, in addition to other degenerative diseases such as cancer, heart disease, rheumatism, osteoporosis, cataracts and others. Or senile dementia is a disorder characterized disease of mind and memory accompanied by progressive language disturbances, personality and behavior changes.
Minister of Health Dr affirmation so. Achmad Sujudi when opening the seminar "Old Man Can, Pikun Do not" held by Yayasan Pelita Usila in welcoming Aged Day 6th in Jakarta on May 15, 2004.
Or senile dementia need to be recognized and understood how to prevent it through healthy lifestyles such as eating a balanced nutrition, adequate rest and exercise, not smoking and others that in time the elderly did not immediately have dementia and can still be independent and even productive.
Further emphasized everyone will experience old age or old age who naturally can not be avoided. At the age will be a decline of cells that can affect the functions and capabilities body including the nervous system, heart and blood vessels. The problems of old age including disease is usually chronic and require specialized handling and thus require a relatively long time and high costs.
Limitation of motion and agility as well as the retirement age that causes old age tends to decrease and then will affect the mental and social life. Therefore the elderly requires special attention from family and society. However, current conditions caused many family members who work or have activities outside the home causing the elderly to feel marginalized.
In accordance with health status, economic conditions, social, cultural, education and environment, advanced age has a different pattern with one another. Thus the elderly needs can differ, including their health needs. Given that, to do health needs assessment older people, to meet their individual needs.
Limitation of motion and agility as well as the retirement age that causes old age tends to decrease and then will affect the mental and social life. Therefore the elderly requires special attention from family and society. However, current conditions caused many family members who work or have activities outside the home causing the elderly to feel marginalized.
In accordance with health status, economic conditions, social, cultural, education and environment, advanced age has a different pattern with one another. Thus the elderly needs can differ, including their health needs. Given that, to do health needs assessment older people, to meet their individual needs.
Minister of Health expects the following seminars can be held with other topics related to improving quality of life of older people. Moreover, it can be developed activities to enhance knowledge and skills of human resources through training for families, elderly caregivers, wredha nursing staff, and provision of books, leaflets, booklets or posters about elderly health efforts.
She expects Moreover, NGOs or other community organizations who care about old age like this Usila Pelita to develop or facilitate the formation of the built-up age group as a forum activities as a model of activity in enhancing the quality of life of older people.
In the group, the elderly are able to discuss their health experiences, exchanging ideas, along with gymnastics, dance / dance or do any other activity required. Thus they do not feel lonely and will get a lot of knowledge about health in addition to receiving health services in a simple way by health workers / health center.
The elderly are forced to stay at home because of weak or post-treatment and health care needs can be helped with the "Health Care Information Age in the house" is commonly known as Home Care through family and community empowerment.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Committee Seminar Drg. Kuswartini M. Suhel stated, seminars are held Yayasan Pelita Usila of senility or dementia is the third time. In the 3rd seminar will be covered 4 topics is so-called Pikun be delivered by Prof.. Dr. Jusuf Misbach, Sp.S (K), FAAN, Can Be Prevented by Dr Pikun. Bar Abdul Hamid, Sp.S (K), How to Maintain Brain Health by Dr. Adre Mayza, Sp.S (K) and How to Caring for People with Pikun by Dr. Silvia F. Lumempouw, Sp.S (K). At the end of the session will be demonstrated Brain Motion Practice.
She expects Moreover, NGOs or other community organizations who care about old age like this Usila Pelita to develop or facilitate the formation of the built-up age group as a forum activities as a model of activity in enhancing the quality of life of older people.
In the group, the elderly are able to discuss their health experiences, exchanging ideas, along with gymnastics, dance / dance or do any other activity required. Thus they do not feel lonely and will get a lot of knowledge about health in addition to receiving health services in a simple way by health workers / health center.
The elderly are forced to stay at home because of weak or post-treatment and health care needs can be helped with the "Health Care Information Age in the house" is commonly known as Home Care through family and community empowerment.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Committee Seminar Drg. Kuswartini M. Suhel stated, seminars are held Yayasan Pelita Usila of senility or dementia is the third time. In the 3rd seminar will be covered 4 topics is so-called Pikun be delivered by Prof.. Dr. Jusuf Misbach, Sp.S (K), FAAN, Can Be Prevented by Dr Pikun. Bar Abdul Hamid, Sp.S (K), How to Maintain Brain Health by Dr. Adre Mayza, Sp.S (K) and How to Caring for People with Pikun by Dr. Silvia F. Lumempouw, Sp.S (K). At the end of the session will be demonstrated Brain Motion Practice.
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