KONDISI LINGKUNGAN FISIK DAN SOSIAL DI PANTI SOSIAL TRESNA WERDHA (PSTW) SABAI NAN ALUIH SI CINCIN, PARIAMAN, SUMATERA BARAT DALAM MENDUKUNG KUALITAS HIDUP LANSIA

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2019-11-16

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Program Doktor Ilmu Lingkungan UNRI

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The aging process most will be experienced by the elderly. The various problems can arise due to the aging process. Tresna Werdha Sabai Nan Aluih Si Cincin social home is one of the integrated service units in Pariaman, West Sumatera which functions to rehabilitation and care for the elderly have important roles to solve their problems. To improve the quality of life of the elderly, this PSTW must pay attention to the physical environment around it such as the layout of the building, facilities, and infrastructure. Likewise with the social environment which includes social activities such as recitation, sports, skills, recreation, and entertainment. The purpose of this study was to describe the physical and social environment in PSTW Sabai Nan Aluih Si Cincin, Pariaman, West Sumatera in supporting the quality of life of the elderly. This was a descriptive qualitative study on the physical and social environment in this PSTW. The subjects of this study were selected by a purposive sampling method with certain criteria and taken randomly. The data collection methods used were interviews and observation. The results showed that the physical and environment of the elderly has been fulfilled with the support of existing infrastructure, and the social environment has been well scheduled. It can be concluded that the physical and social environment is crucial in improving the quality of life of the elderly.

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elderly, quality of life, physical environment, social environment, PSTW Sabai Nan Aluih

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