ELDERLY EXPERIENCES IN LIVING LIFE WITH HYPERTENSION IN KALIKENDEL VILLAGE, SUGIHAN VILLAGE, TENGGARAN DISTRICT

Abstract

Hypertension is a condition in a person's body that experiences increased blood pressure. Experiences related to hypertension can be a guide and lesson for humans. This research aims to find out and gain a deep understanding of the meaning and significance of the lives of older adults with hypertension based on their experiences. This study uses a qualitative method. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with participants regarding the elderly's experiences of living with hypertension. The time for conducting the research was June 29 2023. This research technique uses qualitative methods where the results are explained descriptively. The research results found that hypertension was caused by poor or poor diet, physical activity patterns, lifestyle and compliance with medication. When it recurs, sufferers usually feel disturbing signs and symptoms in the body, such as restlessness, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, burning eyes, weakness and fatigue. Hypertension sufferers are required to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Traditional treatment with herbal medicines such as fruits and vegetables, namely melon, cucumber, celery, avocado leaves, green pumpkin and binahong, is a solution to reduce and control hypertension. In conclusion, based on years of experience, the elderly know the patterns and causes of the recurrence of hypertension, as well as ways to control hypertension.