Penyuluhan Demensia: Solusi Integratif Berbasis Nilai Islami pada Lansia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26714/uwc.v8.868-873.2025Keywords:
demensia, islami, lansiaAbstract
Latar Belakang: Demensia merupakan gangguan neurodegeneratif progresif yang memengaruhi memori, kognisi, perilaku, dan emosi, dengan Alzheimer sebagai tipe tersering yang mencakup 50–60% kasus global. Kondisi ini terutama menyerang lansia usia >65 tahun dan berdampak pada kualitas hidup serta aktivitas sehari-hari. Pendekatan spiritual berbasis nilai Islami, seperti salat, dzikir, dan membaca Al-Qur’an, dinilai mampu memberikan ketenangan dan dukungan psikososial bagi lansia dengan demensia. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini memberikan pengetahuan tentang demensia dan pencegahannya dalam perspektif Islami. Metode: Kegiatan penyuluhan dilaksanakan secara langsung pada 18 Juni 2025 di Rumah Pelayanan Sosial Lanjut Usia Pucang Gading, Kota Semarang, dengan sasaran seluruh lansia penghuni. Metode dengan survey demografi dan insiden demensia menggunakan MMSE. Media penyuluhan yang digunakan meliputi leaflet dan slide presentasi. Hasil: Mayoritas responden adalah lansia berjenis kelamin perempuan (66,67%) dengan agama terbanyak adalah agama Islam (79,63%). Mayoritas peserta penyuluhan memiliki riwayat pendidikan terakhir yaitu SD (27,78%). Mayoritas responden tidak memiliki riwayat penyakit dahulu demensia (96,30%). Responden terdapat demensia yang berat sebesar 5,56% dan sedang sebesar 18,52%. Kesimpulan: Responden antusias mengikuti kegiatan hingga selesai. Responden menjadi lebih tahu tentang demensia dan pencegahan demensia secara klinis maupun islami.
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Abstract
Background: Dementia is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory, cognition, behavior, and emotions, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common type, accounting for 50–60% of global cases. This condition primarily affects older adults aged over 65 years and has a significant impact on quality of life and daily activities. A spiritual approach based on Islamic values—such as prayer, dzikir, and recitation of the Qur’an—is considered to provide calmness and psychosocial support for older adults with dementia. This community service program aimed to provide knowledge about dementia and its prevention from an Islamic perspective. Methods: The counseling session was conducted on June 18, 2025, at the Pucang Gading Social Care Home for Older Adults, Semarang City, targeting all resident elderly individuals. Data collection included demographic surveys and dementia incidence assessment using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Educational media consisted of leaflets and presentation slides. Results: The majority of participants were female (66.67%), with Islam as the predominant religion (79.63%). Most participants had completed elementary school education (27.78%). The majority had no prior history of dementia (96.30%). MMSE assessment revealed that 5.56% had severe dementia and 18.52% had moderate dementia. Participants were highly engaged throughout the activity and demonstrated improved understanding of dementia and its prevention from both clinical and Islamic perspectives. Conclusion: Counseling on dementia incorporating Islamic values can enhance awareness and knowledge among older adults, potentially supporting prevention efforts and improving their quality of life.
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