Counseling about Maintaining Health in Old Age. "Education and Services for Heart, Eye Health, and Dementia Prevention"

Authors

  • Nur Nunu Prihantini Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Reinne Natali Christine Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Nolly O. H. Rantung Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Christina Roseville Lasma Aritonang Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51601/ijcs.v5i4.933

Abstract

Health in older age is a crucial aspect in maintaining quality of life and individual independence. Seniors are susceptible to various degenerative diseases such as heart disease, vision impairment, and dementia, which can reduce their productivity and well-being. This community service activity aims to increase public awareness and knowledge, particularly among seniors and young adults, regarding the importance of maintaining heart, eye, and cognitive health through an educational approach and preventive health check-ups. The activity was held on October 18, 2025, at the HKBP Sudirman Church in Jakarta, with 100 participants. The activity involved three stages: (1) healthy heart exercise to improve cardiovascular fitness and function; (2) health education on heart disease prevention, eye health, and dementia prevention; and (3) health screening services, including eye exams, EKGs, and blood tests (blood sugar and cholesterol). The results of the activity demonstrated an increased understanding among participants of the importance of early detection and a healthy lifestyle. The examination results revealed that approximately 28% of participants had elevated blood sugar levels, and 22% had mild EKG abnormalities requiring medical follow-up. Furthermore, 30% of elderly participants experienced mild to moderate visual acuity impairment. The evaluation showed a 45% increase in participants' knowledge scores from pre- to post-test. This activity had a positive impact on raising public awareness of the importance of regular health check-ups and of preventing degenerative diseases through a healthy lifestyle, early detection, and ongoing care.

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Author Biographies

Nur Nunu Prihantini, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

Health in older age is a crucial aspect in maintaining quality of life and individual independence. Seniors are susceptible to various degenerative diseases such as heart disease, vision impairment, and dementia, which can reduce their productivity and well-being. This community service activity aims to increase public awareness and knowledge, particularly among seniors and young adults, regarding the importance of maintaining heart, eye, and cognitive health through an educational approach and preventive health check-ups. The activity was held on October 18, 2025, at the HKBP Sudirman Church in Jakarta, with 100 participants. The activity involved three stages: (1) healthy heart exercise to improve cardiovascular fitness and function; (2) health education on heart disease prevention, eye health, and dementia prevention; and (3) health screening services, including eye exams, EKGs, and blood tests (blood sugar and cholesterol). The results of the activity demonstrated an increased understanding among participants of the importance of early detection and a healthy lifestyle. The examination results revealed that approximately 28% of participants had elevated blood sugar levels, and 22% had mild EKG abnormalities requiring medical follow-up. Furthermore, 30% of elderly participants experienced mild to moderate visual acuity impairment. The evaluation showed a 45% increase in participants' knowledge scores from pre- to post-test. This activity had a positive impact on raising public awareness of the importance of regular health check-ups and of preventing degenerative diseases through a healthy lifestyle, early detection, and ongoing care.

Reinne Natali Christine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

Health in older age is a crucial aspect in maintaining quality of life and individual independence. Seniors are susceptible to various degenerative diseases such as heart disease, vision impairment, and dementia, which can reduce their productivity and well-being. This community service activity aims to increase public awareness and knowledge, particularly among seniors and young adults, regarding the importance of maintaining heart, eye, and cognitive health through an educational approach and preventive health check-ups. The activity was held on October 18, 2025, at the HKBP Sudirman Church in Jakarta, with 100 participants. The activity involved three stages: (1) healthy heart exercise to improve cardiovascular fitness and function; (2) health education on heart disease prevention, eye health, and dementia prevention; and (3) health screening services, including eye exams, EKGs, and blood tests (blood sugar and cholesterol). The results of the activity demonstrated an increased understanding among participants of the importance of early detection and a healthy lifestyle. The examination results revealed that approximately 28% of participants had elevated blood sugar levels, and 22% had mild EKG abnormalities requiring medical follow-up. Furthermore, 30% of elderly participants experienced mild to moderate visual acuity impairment. The evaluation showed a 45% increase in participants' knowledge scores from pre- to post-test. This activity had a positive impact on raising public awareness of the importance of regular health check-ups and of preventing degenerative diseases through a healthy lifestyle, early detection, and ongoing care.

Nolly O. H. Rantung, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

Health in older age is a crucial aspect in maintaining quality of life and individual independence. Seniors are susceptible to various degenerative diseases such as heart disease, vision impairment, and dementia, which can reduce their productivity and well-being. This community service activity aims to increase public awareness and knowledge, particularly among seniors and young adults, regarding the importance of maintaining heart, eye, and cognitive health through an educational approach and preventive health check-ups. The activity was held on October 18, 2025, at the HKBP Sudirman Church in Jakarta, with 100 participants. The activity involved three stages: (1) healthy heart exercise to improve cardiovascular fitness and function; (2) health education on heart disease prevention, eye health, and dementia prevention; and (3) health screening services, including eye exams, EKGs, and blood tests (blood sugar and cholesterol). The results of the activity demonstrated an increased understanding among participants of the importance of early detection and a healthy lifestyle. The examination results revealed that approximately 28% of participants had elevated blood sugar levels, and 22% had mild EKG abnormalities requiring medical follow-up. Furthermore, 30% of elderly participants experienced mild to moderate visual acuity impairment. The evaluation showed a 45% increase in participants' knowledge scores from pre- to post-test. This activity had a positive impact on raising public awareness of the importance of regular health check-ups and of preventing degenerative diseases through a healthy lifestyle, early detection, and ongoing care.

Christina Roseville Lasma Aritonang, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

Health in older age is a crucial aspect in maintaining quality of life and individual independence. Seniors are susceptible to various degenerative diseases such as heart disease, vision impairment, and dementia, which can reduce their productivity and well-being. This community service activity aims to increase public awareness and knowledge, particularly among seniors and young adults, regarding the importance of maintaining heart, eye, and cognitive health through an educational approach and preventive health check-ups. The activity was held on October 18, 2025, at the HKBP Sudirman Church in Jakarta, with 100 participants. The activity involved three stages: (1) healthy heart exercise to improve cardiovascular fitness and function; (2) health education on heart disease prevention, eye health, and dementia prevention; and (3) health screening services, including eye exams, EKGs, and blood tests (blood sugar and cholesterol). The results of the activity demonstrated an increased understanding among participants of the importance of early detection and a healthy lifestyle. The examination results revealed that approximately 28% of participants had elevated blood sugar levels, and 22% had mild EKG abnormalities requiring medical follow-up. Furthermore, 30% of elderly participants experienced mild to moderate visual acuity impairment. The evaluation showed a 45% increase in participants' knowledge scores from pre- to post-test. This activity had a positive impact on raising public awareness of the importance of regular health check-ups and of preventing degenerative diseases through a healthy lifestyle, early detection, and ongoing care.

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2025-11-28

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Prihantini, N. N. ., Christine, R. N. ., Rantung, N. O. H. ., & Aritonang, C. R. L. . (2025). Counseling about Maintaining Health in Old Age. "Education and Services for Heart, Eye Health, and Dementia Prevention". International Journal Of Community Service, 5(4), 466–471. https://doi.org/10.51601/ijcs.v5i4.933

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Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): November 2025 ( Indonesia - Thailand - Malaysia - Timor Leste - Philippines )

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