JURNAL KREATIVITAS PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT · Aug 6, 2026
Move for Brain & Heart: Education, Screening, and Exercise for Older Adults to Prevent Hypertension and Vascular Dementia
By Sinaga MRE, Lumbantoruan SM, Diannita CG et al.
ABSTRACT: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and is closely associated with hypertension and cognitive disorders in older adults. Lack of physical activity and low public awareness of the importance of early detection are risk factors for increased cardiovascular disease and vascular dementia. This community service activity aims to increase older adults' knowledge about hypertension and vascular dementia, conduct health screening, and provide training in brain gym physical activity for older adults at LLT Wira Wreda in Wirogunan Village, Yogyakarta. The activity methods include health examinations, health education, and demonstrations of brain gym exercises. The activity participants numbered 81 older adults. The results of the activity showed that the older adults were overweight and had stage 1 hypertension. After this activity, participants' knowledge increased following education, with posttest scores higher than pretest scores. This activity was able to increase older adults' awareness of the importance of physical activity, early detection of hypertension, and maintenance of cognitive function. KEYWORDS: Cognitive Function, Hypertension, Older Adults, Brain Gym. ABSTRACT Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide and are closely related to hypertension and cognitive disorders in the elderly. The lack of physical activity and low public awareness of the importance of early detection are risk factors for the increase in cardiovascular diseases and vascular dementia. This community service activity aims to increase the elderly's knowledge about hypertension and vascular dementia, conduct health screenings, and train physical activities such as brain gym for the elderly at LLT Wira Wreda, Wirogunan Village, Yogyakarta. The methods of the activity include health examinations, health education, and brain gym exercisedemonstrations. The participants of the activity numbered 81 elderly individuals. The results of the activity showed that the elder adult was overweight and hypertension stage 1. There was an increase in participants' knowledgeafter the education, with posttest scores higher than pretest scores. This activity was able to raise the awareness of the elderly regarding the importance of physical activity, early detection of hypertension, and the maintenance of cognitive function. Keywords: Cognitive Function, Hypertension, Elderly, Brain Gym.