Edukasi Kesehatan Pencegahan Sakit Lutut Akibat Osteoartritis Bagi Lansia di Posyandu Mentari Senja, Desa Sungai Selodang

Abstract

This community service program aims to increase public knowledge and awareness, particularly among the elderly, regarding osteoarthritis of the knee joint, including its causes, symptoms, prevention, and simple treatments. Knee osteoarthritis, which is commonly experienced by the elderly, has an impact on the decline in quality of life, so health education is needed as a preventive measure and simple treatment. The activity was carried out at the Mentari Senja Integrated Health Post (Posyandu), Banjar Putus Hamlet, Sungai Selodang Village, with elderly participants registered as members of the Posyandu. The implementation method included counseling in the form of material delivery, interactive discussions, and demonstrations of simple physical exercises that are safe for osteoarthritis sufferers. The results of this activity showed a change in understanding of healthy behaviors among participants, thereby reducing the risk of worsening osteoarthritis and improving the quality of life of the elderly. This activity was welcomed and well received as an effort to empower the community based on health education that is relevant to the needs in the village area.