Family Support to Elderly at Nursing Home in Medan City, Indonesia

Abstract

: Elderly is someone who generally experiences dependence on family. Family support is very meaningful for the elderly. This study aims to identify the desires and support given by the family to the elderly who live in nursing homes. The research design used was descriptive with the total respondents was 30. Data collection was done by interview. The results of the study found that the elderly had hoped to gather with family members (63.3%), the elderly received family support in the good category (70%) and emotional support also in the good category (60%). However, information support in sufficient categories (40%), instrumental support in sufficient categories (40%). The study concluded that family members and relatives continue to provide support to the elderly, especially those who live in nursing homes, both appreciation, emotional support, information and instrumental support, which are useful for improving the quality of life for the elderly.