Implementation of Non-Pharmacological Therapy (ROM, Relaxation and Mindfulness) in Elderly People with Stroke and Post-Stroke at Kon Kaen Nursing Home, Thailand

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Background: Kon Kaen Nursing Home is a nursing home located in Kon Kaen, Thailand. This nursing home focuses on health services and daily life for the elderly, especially elderly patients with inpatient stroke and post-stroke. The main target of this international community service activity is to provide empowerment to caregivers related to the empowerment process and management of the Application of Non-Pharmacological Therapy (ROM, Relaxation and Mindfulness) in the Elderly with Stroke. This program includes Empowerment of caregivers in Khon Kaen Nursing Homes; Formation of modules; Caregiver training on ROM & Mindfullness in the elderly with Stroke and post-stroke; Creating a controlling system (Monitoring and evaluation); Sustainability of programs and activity outputs. Objectives: 1.) Increase awareness of the elderly in Thailand, 2.) Increase knowledge of the elderly about preventing recurrent stroke attacks, and 3.) Provide motivation for the elderly to always be active in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and overcoming degenerative diseases. Method: the approach method used in this service was a participatory method with the target being Thai citizens over 50 years old in Malaysia, as many as 17 people. Conclusion: The application of non-pharmacological therapy (ROM, relaxation and mindfulness) in elderly people with stroke and post-stroke at Kon Kaen Nursing Home, Thailand was effective in helping caregivers in the management of stroke and post-stroke patient care.