PENERAPAN SENAM LANSIA DALAM MENURUNKAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA LANSIA DENGAN HIPERTENSI DI GAMPONG LAMGABOH KECAMATAN LHOKNGA ACEH BESAR

PENERAPAN SENAM LANSIA DALAM MENURUNKAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA LANSIA DENGAN HIPERTENSI

Abstract

Elderly is a normal process of getting old where at that age there are various kinds of changes both in changes in molecules, cells and changes in the ability of organ functions. One of the physical deterioration of the elderly that often occurs is the deterioration of the cardiovascular system which causes increased blood pressure (hypertension). Hypertension is an increase in blood pressure continuously so that it exceeds the normal limit. One way to overcome the increase in blood pressure in the elderly is to do elderly exercise. Elderly exercise is gymnastics performed by the elderly which involves all muscles and joints. The purpose of this study is to describe the decrease in blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension after nursing intervention in elderly gymnastics. This research is a descriptive study using a case study approach to both elderly subjects. This research was conducted on March 6 to 11, 2019. The results obtained in subject I decreased blood pressure on the first day 140/80 mmHg and on the last day that was 120/80 mmHg and subject II also decreased blood pressure that is from 150 / 80 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg. This happens because both patients follow the recommended abstinence and are serious about doing elderly exercises in reducing blood pressure. Thus it is hoped for the community to implement elderly exercise and maintain normal blood pressure.