Klojen (malangkota.go.id) – When opening the Elderly in Work activity held at Pasar Seni Bareng, Saturday (25/01/2020) Deputy Mayor of Malang Ir. H. Sofyan Edi Jarwoko invited the elderly to make good use of their lives and make them more meaningful for their families. He said that the elderly must live their lives with full pleasure and happiness.
The man who is familiarly called Bung Edi also appealed to the elderly to always be active, especially those that are health-related, such as by participating in elderly gymnastics and instilling positive thoughts. "From the results of a working visit to the Yogyakarta Social Service, the life expectancy of the elderly is above 81 years, in Malang City the life expectancy reaches 72 years," he explained.
However, according to the bespectacled man, the difference has no significant correlation. "The most important thing is how someone who is categorized as elderly can enjoy life better. The elderly can still be active like normal people, so even though they are entering their twilight years, they are still fresh and fit," explained Bung Edi.
He further said that currently in RW 9, Pisang Candi Village, there is an elderly school that was inaugurated a few days ago. In this school, the elderly can utilize all the facilities and services so that the activities of the elderly are more positive, such as how to know the endurance of the body and bones.
In this moment, Bung Edi also took the time to have a dialogue with several elderly people to find out the condition of their families and health. The result, it turns out that the majority of elderly people in Malang City are in good condition, especially related to memory and routine activities carried out. (say/yon)
