THE ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY

Abstract

Based on Law No. 13 of 1998 concerning Elderly Welfare, it has been confirmed that the need to fulfill their rights, including health services. This health care effort targets on an individual and community scale. Health services for the wider community are carried out through existing health institutions in each region. One of the public health services is an education program for the elderly. This program is a form of external communication from related health institutions that is useful for realizing awareness to better understand the importance of maintaining health in old age. In addition, this education program must also fulfill various basic requirements. In this context, the education program is one form of health services to the community, including the elderly.

Keyword: Elderly, health services, community scale, health institution, educational program, external communication.