In 2019, the Ministry of Health released a practical guideline for caregivers in taking care of the elderly, consisting of information on long-term care for the elderly, categorisation of elderly based on their level of dependence, general caring tips such as skincare, bathing, communication, praying, and recreation for the elderly in care (Kementerian Kesehatan RI Direktorat Jenderal Kesehatan Masyarakat, 2018). Also in 2019, a study in Malang, East Java, provided training for family caregivers to ensure that home environment is optimal for the elderly’s well-being. The study finds that providing training for carers of home-bound elderly with chronic pain is effective to enhance the ability of caregivers in improving the health status of the elderly (Ministry of Health Regulation No. 79/2014 on Geriatric Services in Hospitals (Permenkes No. 79/2014 Tentang Pelayanan Geriatri Di RS), 2014).

References:

Kementerian Kesehatan RI Direktorat Jenderal Kesehatan Masyarakat. (2018). Pedoman untuk Puskesmas dalam Perawatan Jangka Panjang bagi Lanjut Usia. Kementerian Kesehatan RI.

Ministry of Health Regulation No. 79/2014 on Geriatric Services in Hospitals (Permenkes No. 79/2014 tentang Pelayanan Geriatri di RS). (2014). (Testimony of Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia).