PENINGKATAN KUALITAS HIDUP LANSIA MELALUI PEMBERDAYAAN HERBAL SEBAGAI PENDUKUNG KESEHATAN
Abstract
Background : Elderly individuals are vulnerable to health disorders due to aging. This condition impacts their quality of life. Herbal medicine has the potential to support natural health. Many elderly people do not understand the benefits and proper utilization of herbal remedies. Objective : To increase elderly knowledge about the benefits of herbal medicine. To provide skills in simple herbal processing. To encourage the elderly to utilize herbal medicine independently for their health. Method This activity was conducted by lecturers and students of STIKes Borneo Cendekia Medika. The method included counseling on herbal benefits and essential considerations for herbal consumption among the elderly. Evaluation was carried out using pre-tests and post-tests to measure the improvement in elderly knowledge. Results : The participants consisted of 25 elderly individuals. After the activity, 20 elderly individuals had a good level of knowledge, while 5 elderly individuals had a sufficient level of knowledge. The increase in understanding of herbal benefits reached 85%. The elderly were able to process herbal ingredients into simple health products. They also began implementing the use of herbal remedies in their daily lives. Conclusion : Herbal empowerment has proven to improve the quality of life of the elderly. They gained knowledge and were able to independently apply herbal utilization. The sustainability of the program depends on the support of the community and family.References
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Published
2025-02-23
How to Cite
QORAHMAN MM, Wahyudi et al.
PENINGKATAN KUALITAS HIDUP LANSIA MELALUI PEMBERDAYAAN HERBAL SEBAGAI PENDUKUNG KESEHATAN.
Jurnal Abdi Masyarakat Cendekia, [S.l.], v. 3, n. 1, p. 29-35, feb. 2025.
Available at: <https://journal.stikesborneocendekiamedika.ac.id/index.php/jamc/article/view/601>. Date accessed: 02 dec. 2025.
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