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Since 2000, Indonesia has become an aging society with an elderly population of more than 7%. A study projects that the number of elderly people will increase from around 20 million (around 9%) in 2019 to nearly 20% of the total population in 2045.
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Geriatric consultant internal medicine specialist who practices at RS Pondok Indah – Bintaro Jaya Dr. dr. Purwita Wijaya Laksmi, Sp.PD-KGer said, the aging process is a sure thing that happens naturally. This process can end up being a successful, ordinary aging process, or being in a condition with various physical and mental illnesses that require the help of others in carrying out daily activities.
“ElderlyWith a successful aging process, it does not only mean that you are healthy in mind and body but also have the ability to have physical activity, good thinking power, and good interpersonal / social interaction, as well as a productive life, “said dr. Purwita.
According to him, in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic and the new order (new normal), the elderly need to be given an adequate understanding of these conditions in language that is easy to understand. All age groups are at risk of becoming infected with COVID-19, but the elderly are at a higher risk of infection and death from COVID-19.
This is because the aging process in the immune system makes the immune system relatively lower. “In addition, the elderly generally have various chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, decreased kidney function, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which increases the risk of disease complications,” said dr. Purwita.
The main key for the elderly to stay healthy in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic and the new order is to stay at home and implement the following steps.
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