Abstract:
This study aims to determine the intrinsic and extrinsic factors associated with the level of independence of the elderly in performing daily activities. This study uses a descriptive design with cross sectional correlation. Sample in this research is located in the Village of elderly Meranti Pandak with a sample of 79 respondents was drawn using cluster sampling technique. Measuring instruments used in the form of questionnaires and have tested the validity and reliability (r> 0.444). Analysis was used univariate and bivariate analysis using Chi Square test. The results showed an association such as: age, consuming drugs and elderly environment with a level of independence in performing activities of daily living (P value: 0,00; 0,04; and 0,00) and the results showed no correlation with the degree of independence of the elderly in performing daily activities, namely: type of illness and family support (P value: 0,06 and 0,20). Recommended for the elderly for health control in health care at least once a month and to the families of the elderly can provide material and non-material support to elderly health condition.
