JAKARTA, (May 30, 2022) - In commemoration of the 26th National Elderly Day (HLUN), the Center for Education, Training and Professional Development (Pusdiklatbangprof) of the Ministry of Social Affairs by its duties and functions for training, held a Short Training on Psychosocial Support Services (LDP) for the elderly.

 

The selection of LDP material is adjusted to this year's HLUN theme, namely "Healthy Elderly, Strong Indonesia". Health for the elderly is not only physical but also psychological/mental. Therefore, LDP for the elderly is one of the important things that need to be done by people who take care of the elderly, one of which is the officers in Elderly Center.

 

This training activity is located at Tresna Werdha Center Budi Mulia 3, Jakarta on May 30, 2022. The Pusdiklatbangprof parties involved in this activity include Widyaiswara (trainer), Learning Technology Designer, Social Worker, and Social Counselor. This training was attended by 30 participants consisting of social workers and social officers. Participants were given a material introduction to the function, form, and importance of LDP for the elderly.

 

The material can be directly applied by the nursing staff, after receiving the material, the staff members are invited to practice LDP, including empty chair therapy to the elderly, and the residents of Tresna Werdha Center.