Empowerment of cadres and the community in preventive and promotive efforts to reduce blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension

Hypertension is a health problem that is often found in the elderly and is at risk of causing complications if not controlled. This service activity aims to increase the knowledge of health cadres and the elderly about hypertension and non-pharmacological management through safe physical activities. The activity was carried out at the Tohudan Elderly Posyandu, Colomadu District, Karanganyar Regency, with the target of health cadres and the elderly with hypertension. Methods include coordination, cadre empowerment, education, blood pressure checks, demonstrations and physical fitness exercises, and evaluation. Cadres play a role in coordinating and assisting participants. The activity supports promotive and preventive efforts to control hypertension at the Posyandu Elderly level.