Loneliness Solutions of the Elderly Living Alone in Rural Area
Keywords:
loneliness solutions, elderly living alone in rural areas, Mental Health PromotionAbstract
Living alone is one type of living arrangement that characterizes social disconnection that leads to various health and psychosocial problems. The study aims to analyze activities undertaken by the elderly who are living alone in rural areas. The study method used a qualitative approach. A study sample consists of 15 elderly living alone. Data was collected through a questions guide; semi-structure. Results showed that the elderly living alone utilize two forms of solutions; individual-based and community-based. For individual-based the elderly use the mobile telephone to contact relatives and watch drama or news, do gardening, and chat with neighbors, for community-based activities including attending elderly school and having health volunteers visit home.
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