Kehidupan Lansia dalam Pengasuhan Keluarga di Lingkungan Iv Galang Kota, Kecamatan Galang, Kabupaten Deli Serdang

Abstract

Elderly is someone who has entered old age and experiences various changes that decrease his health condition. In this phase, of course, it will have an impact on various aspects of life, be it social, economic, and especially health, because with increasing age, the function of the organs of the body will decrease both due to natural factors and due to disease. The decline in the life of the elderly must be supported by someone to increase their ability to survive. This type of research uses a qualitative descriptive method that describes the facts in the field in depth. The main informants in this study were six elderly people from Environment IV Galang City. Additional informants consisted of four people, namely the Head of BKKBN Galang Kota who was also the Head of Posyandu Dahlia Environment IV Galang Kota, one PKH Facilitator of Galang Kota and two neighbors who lived close to the main informant. As well as the key informant, namely the Head of Environment IV Galang Kota. Data collection techniques with literature study, in-depth interviews, observation and documentation. Data obtained in the field were then analyzed by researchers who were described qualitatively. The results of the study show that the life of the elderly is still relatively good. Based on three indicators, namely: social life, economy and health of the elderly. Social life indicators consist of two, namely: family and community interaction. Overall good family interaction because active communication. Community interaction is not good because the condition of the elderly does not allow them to carry out activities with the community. Indicators of economic life are: finance, income and consumption. Finances cannot be seen because the finances of the elderly as a whole are managed by children who care for and mix with family finances. The income of the elderly is not good because the elderly are no longer working. However, there were two elderly people who received PKH and BPNT assistance. This assistance can help meet the needs of the elderly. Consumption of the elderly is good because the family can meet all the consumption needs of the elderly. Elderly health indicators are: physical health, mental health and social health. The physical health of the elderly as a whole is not good because the elderly experience various physical health problems. Overall mental health is good, except for one elderly showing symptoms of depression. The social health of the elderly as a whole is not good because of the condition of the elderly which is difficult to build relationships with the community environment. Keywords: Elderly, elderly life, family care