Pengembangan Program Crafting untuk Meningkatkan Kreativitas dan Kemandirian Lansia di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Provinsi Bengkulu

Abstract

This study aims to develop an effective crafting program to improve the creativity and independence of the elderly
at Panti Tresna Werdha. This study uses a program development method with a pre-test and post-test design. The
sample of this study was 30 elderly at Panti Tresna Werdha who were selected randomly. The results of the study
showed that the crafting program can increase the creativity of the elderly by 70%, and the independence of the
elderly by 60%. This study concludes that the crafting program can be an alternative activity that is beneficial for
the elderly to increase creativity and independence. Therefore, the crafting program can be implemented routinely
at Panti Tresna Werdha to improve the welfare of the elderly. The conclusion of this study is that the Crafting
Program to Increase Creativity and Independence of the Elderly at the Panti Tresna Werdha Social Institution in
Bengkulu Province shows that the crafting program has a significant positive impact on increasing the creativity
and independence of the elderly. Through crafting activities, the elderly can not only express themselves
creatively, but also improve fine motor skills and self-confidence. In addition, this program also contributes to
social interaction between the elderly, which is important for their mental well-being. Overall, the implementation
of this program is expected to be an effective model for improving the quality of life of the elderly in social
institutions.