The Relationship Between Family Support for Group Activities and Independence of the Elderly in Daily Activities
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Family support for the elderly to carry out some activities is all of the positive behavior and attitudes given by the family to the elderly. They are always ready to provide help and assistance if needed. The research contributed to knowing the relationship between family support for group activities and the independence of the elderly in daily activities at Kemukiman Ujong Rimba of Mutiara Timur, Pidie, Indonesia. The type of research was analytical through cross-sectional design. The research was conducted from June 13 to 14, 2022, at Kemukiman Ujong Rimba of Mutiara Timur, Pidie, Indonesia. The population in the research was 580 elderly. It found 85 of the elderly that were taken as samples by using the Purposive Sampling method. To collect the data, the researcher used a guided interview. The result showed that 51 respondents (67.1%) were inactive in the Elderly group activities. It found that 57 respondents (67.1%) were independent of the Elderly in daily activities. It showed that 54 respondents (63.5%) did not support it. In brief, there was a relationship between family support for group activities and the independence of the elderly in daily activities at Kemukiman Ujong Rimba of Mutiara Timur, Pidie. Therefore, researchers expected that families should manage and provide their time for the elderly who are sick so that it makes them more comfortable. It can also monitor their health improvement to increase their health status.
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