Book Launch at LKSU Nurunnisa Tangerang

Writer :

Humas Ditjen Rehabilitasi Sosial

Editor :

David Myoga

Translator :

Karlina Irsalyana

Tangerang (July 6, 2022) - A discussion has been held on the Future of Elderly Services at the Nurunnisa Elderly Social Welfare Institution (LKSU), Bakung Village, Kronjo District, Tangerang Regency, Banten Province.

The speaker, Achmadi Jayaputra, a researcher from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), is a former researcher from the Research and Development Agency for Social Welfare of MoSA.

Present at the event were 16 people from various elements who had been supporting the elderly directly at LKSU Nurunnisa. Especially from MoSA, Bakung Village Office, religious leaders, and representatives of PT. Japfa, LKSU Berdikari, Karang Taruna Bakung Village, Social Welfare Workers in Kronjo District, and the medical team.

The discussion with the title “Community Participation for Elderly Services” discussed two important issues, the first regarding Law Number 13 of 1998 on Elderly Welfare. Currently in discussion to make changes or adjustments to the current situation and conditions.

It is known that the contents of the law prioritize services for potential and non-potential neglected elderly. There is the right of the elderly to improve their welfare in eight aspects including the basic needs of the elderly, physical and non-physical, and ease of use of services and facilities.

But so far only certain aspects can be done for the elderly. For example, DKI Jakarta Government issues a free card to ride the Trans Jakarta, discounted entrance fees for Ancol Tourism Park, and so on.

Second, MoSA in 2021 has issued Guidelines for Elderly Assistance (AtensiLU) to assist the elderly in recovering and developing their social functions. The service uses a family and community-based approach through support for meeting the needs of decent living, care, therapy, and others.

Facing these conditions, it is suggested that institutions that serve the elderly need to be prepared to improve the quality of social services. The adjustment from MoSA has assigned hundreds of prospective social workers to support various existing social rehabilitation centers. MoSA needs to think about the social rehabilitation center in terms of coverage that is too broad, changing the function of the Center, and its limited scope.

Therefore, research is still needed on policies for the elderly and their implementation. Especially for elderly service institutions, it is necessary to develop services that can be felt directly. Especially involving community leaders, caring people or philanthropists, and various other parties. Because the ability of the institutions formed by the community depends on the funds that come from the community.

In addition, the government governments, Central and Regional, are considered to be still lacking in attention, especially in fulfilling the food needs. LKSU Nurunnisa is still serving 30 elderly women who live in very simple cottages.

The institution has so far received direct assistance from PT. Japfa, which is located in Bakung Village, so the needs of the elderly who need special attention can be fulfilled.

Additional event launching an anthology with the title “Changes in Elderly Services”. The book was published in March 2021, written by professionals from several institutions and various fields of knowledge that discuss thoughts about services and rehabilitation for the elderly.

Some wrote about the Finland Program in paying attention to the elderly, the need for psycho-social services, tips for the elderly during the Covid-19 pandemic, and socio-economic assistance for the elderly who are still productive. The profession of the writer from; researchers, trainers, employees, lecturers, and LKSU companions.

2022-07-16
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