PENERAPAN AKTIVITAS MEWARNAI GAMBAR MANDALA SEBAGAI KEGIATAN RELAKSASI PADA LANSIA DENGAN HIPERTENSI DI PANTI LANSIA BUDI SEJAHTERA

Abstract

Hypertension requires continuous management among older adults through health education, medication adherence, blood pressure monitoring, and healthy lifestyle practices. Creative activities may provide an additional option in elderly care services. This community service program aimed to provide hypertension education and introduce mandala coloring as a creative activity intended to support relaxation among older adults at Budi Sejahtera Elderly Care Home. The program was conducted on October 9, 2026, involving 21 older adults over 120 minutes. An educational and participatory approach was implemented through hypertension education, mandala coloring, and assistance from the community service team. Evaluation was conducted descriptively based on program implementation, participant involvement, and reported responses. Participants who provided feedback expressed enjoyment in having the opportunity to channel their creativity through coloring. This response indicates positive acceptance of mandala coloring as a creative activity in elderly care services. However, no standardized psychological assessments or blood pressure measurements were conducted before and after the activity. Therefore, the findings do not establish improvements in relaxation or reductions in stress or blood pressure. Future programs should incorporate appropriate standardized instruments to assess psychological responses and consistent blood pressure measurements to evaluate potential changes. Mandala coloring may be considered a complementary creative activity for older adults, while prescribed hypertension treatment and routine blood pressure monitoring remain essential.