OPTIMALISASI FUNGSI KOGNITIF LANSIA MELALUI EDUKASI DAN PRAKTIK SENAM LANSIA

Risa Kusuma Anggraeni; Meiza Anniza; Chandra Tri Wahyudi; Andy Sirada

doi:10.31764/jmm.v10i3.39541

OPTIMALISASI FUNGSI KOGNITIF LANSIA MELALUI EDUKASI DAN PRAKTIK SENAM LANSIA

Risa Kusuma Anggraeni, Meiza Anniza, Chandra Tri Wahyudi, Andy Sirada

Abstract

Abstrak: Penurunan fungsi kognitif merupakan salah satu masalah yang sering dialami lansia dan dapat memengaruhi kemandirian dalam aktivitas sehari-hari. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran lansia mengenai pentingnya aktivitas fisik dalam menjaga fungsi kognitif melalui edukasi dan praktik senam lansia. Mitra kegiatan adalah Sekolah Lansia Meruyung, Kota Depok, dengan jumlah peserta sebanyak 50 lansia. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi penyuluhan kesehatan, diskusi interaktif, dan praktik langsung senam lansia. Evaluasi dilakukan menggunakan pre-test dan post-test sebanyak 10 soal untuk mengukur peningkatan pengetahuan, serta observasi untuk melihat partisipasi peserta selama kegiatan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan skor rata-rata pengetahuan dari 40 menjadi 90, atau meningkat sebesar 125% dibandingkan skor awal. Selain itu, peserta menunjukkan antusiasme dan keterlibatan aktif selama praktik senam. Kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa edukasi yang dipadukan dengan praktik senam lansia dapat menjadi pendekatan sederhana untuk mendorong perilaku hidup aktif pada lansia.

Abstract: Cognitive decline is a common problem among older adults and may affect their independence in daily activities. This community service activity aimed to improve older adults’ knowledge and awareness of the importance of physical activity in maintaining cognitive function through education and elderly exercise practice. The partner of this activity was Sekolah Lansia Meruyung, Depok City, involving 50 older adults. The methods included health education, interactive discussion, and direct practice of elderly exercise. Evaluation was conducted using pre-test and post-test questionnaires to measure knowledge improvement, as well as observation to assess participant engagement during the activity. The results showed an increase in the average knowledge score from 40 to 90, representing a 125% improvement from the initial score. Participants also demonstrated enthusiasm and active involvement during the exercise session. This activity indicates that education combined with elderly exercise practice can serve as a simple and applicable approach to promoting an active lifestyle among older adults.

Keywords

Physical Activity; Health Education; Cognitive Function; Elderly Exercise; Older Adults.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.31764/jmm.v10i3.39541