IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HYPERTENSION PREVENTETION PROGRAM THROUGH HYPERTENSION EXERCISE FOR THE ELDERLY AT WISMA CEMPAKA UPT PSTW PUGER JEMBER REGENCY

Hypertension is increased blood pressure in the arteries continuously over a period, where symptoms of hypertension are very diverse each individual. systolic and diastolic more than 160mmHg 90mmHg, which also common elderly. Objective: This study aims to determine impact providing health education related anti-hypertensive exercise on elderly at Wisma Cempaka UPT PSTW Jember. research used quasi-experimental pre-test post-test one-group design. The sampling technique total 16 respondents. Data collection techniques were simple interviews, questionnaires measuring using sphygmomanometer. analyzed T-Test. implementation includes education, measurement, exercise. results statistical tests showed that there was an effect before after respondent's obtained average 128.75 mmHg, 80.94 mmHg. value 119.38 77.19 level knowledge has with changes scores. result proves importance controlling pressure. There difference Anti-hypertensive can be as alternative modification lower provide for