The Relationship Between Family Support And The Independence Of The Elderly In Fulfilling Daily Activities In Urban Village X West Jakarta

Abstract

Background: The elderly are individuals aged ≥60 years, who naturally experience a decline in physical and psychosocial functions due to the aging process. This decline includes the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems, thus affecting the ability of the elderly to carry out activities of daily living independently. In addition, psychosocial changes such as retirement, loss of spouse, residential relocation, and new roles such as caring for grandchildren, also worsen the emotional and social conditions of the elderly. One important factor that plays a role in maintaining the independence of the elderly is family support. The family acts as a companion, motivator, and provider of assistance in carrying out daily activities, so as to improve the overall quality of life of the elderly. This study aims to determine the relationship between family support and elderly independence in fulfilling daily activities in Kelurahan X, West Jakarta. This study used a quantitative approach with a cross sectional analytic design. The population in this study were 135 elderly people living in Kelurahan X, with a sample size of 57 respondents taken using random sampling technique. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires, and analysis using the chi-square test with a significance level of p ≤ 0.05. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between