Tekanan darah tinggi atau yang biasa dikenal masyarakat sebagai hipertensi, merupakan kondisi medis yang harus ditangani dengan serius. Hipertensi sering disebut sebagai pembunuh dalam diam karena termasuk penyakit yang mematikan. Penyakit hipertensi yang tidak terkontrol dapat menimbulkan berbagai komplikasi penyakit lainnya. Tingginya prevalensi lansia dengan hipertensi di Indonesia, maka diperlukan adanya usaha untuk menurunkan tekanan darah pada lansia penderita hipertensi. Adapun pengobatan yang bisa dilakukan untuk pasien dengan hipertensi adalah dengan melakukan slow deep breathing exercise. Slow deep breathing exercise sangat efektif untuk menurunkan tekanan darah istirahat pada pasien dengan hipertensi. Pengabdian Masyarakat ini dilakukan di Posyandu Lansia Semi Wreda, Yogyakarta. Tujuan dilaksanakan kegiatan ini yaitu memberikan edukasi mengenai hipertensi dan memberikan program pelatihan berupa slow deep breathing exercise untuk mengontrol tekanan darah pada lansia penderita hipertensi. Media yang digunakan pada kegiatan ini berupa stopwatch dan tensimeter. Hasil dari kegiatan ini terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan para kader dan lansia terhadap penyakit hipertensi dan bagaimana cara penanganan hipertensi yang bisa dilakukan dengan mudah.
Hypertension, a chronic condition that usually attacks someone over the age of 18 years which is characterized by an increase in blood pressure on the walls of the arteries and makes the heart work harder to pump blood throughout the body through blood vessels. The risk of developing hypertension is higher in the elderly because the risk of developing hypertension increases with age. Upaya that can be done to increase the knowledge of the elderly about hypertension is by providing health education directly or through leaflets, to provide information about hypertension and how to prevent it. Good health education can help the elderly understand risk factors, symptoms, complications, and appropriate treatment methods. Making healthy habits such as reducing salt consumption and eating healthy foods that are low in fat and high in fiber can help control blood pressure. Avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol excessively can also help prevent hypertension and improve overall health. Supportand motivation are very important for the elderly who suffer from hypertension. Support and motivation from family, friends, doctors, and support groups can help seniors better manage hypertension and improve their quality of life. By making these efforts, it is hoped that the elderly can have better knowledge about hypertension, and can manage and prevent the disease better as well.
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