Dimensions of holistic health in the elderly

Abstract

The elderly have undergone various changes in bio, psycho, socio, spiritual and cultural
aspects. The achievement of optimal health quality for the elderly will increase life
expectancy in the elderly. The purpose of this study was to identify holistic health dimensions
in the elderly. This research uses a descriptive method. The number of participants in this
study were 220 elderly people who live in Central Java and East Java. All participants were
interviewed and filled out the provided questionnaire. The research instrument developed by
the researcher is valid and reliable. The results showed that holistic health conditions
consisted of mostly good biological health, mostly adequate psychological aspects, mostly
adequate social aspects, mostly good spiritual aspects and mostly good cultural aspects.
Suggestions that can be given are for families with the elderly to provide care support so that
holistic health conditions can be improved.