The Day of Elderly National

 

The day of Elderly National (HLUN) is one important day in Indonesia which is celebrated every

29 May, as a form of concern and respect for the elderly. The government until now only pay attention to the neglected elderly and poor. The number of elderly people in Indonesia every year increase, calculated up to 23 million people this year.
To commemorate the day of Elderly National, in this year (2011), "Wreda and Prosperous Foundation" (YWS), Bali, working with "Suryani Institute for Mental Health" (SIMH) celebrate Elderly National, inviting 1,000 people aged from around Bali which was held on May 28, 2011 at Wantilan DPRD Bali, Renon

Health Problems in Old Age

Bahtiar Tarigan with his wife

Date of births : 71 years old, born in the village Juhar-Karo, North Sumatra. Currently living in Medan. He's old friends, to meet at a family wedding in Denpasar. We have 30 years more is not met.
Years in power: He worked as a civil servant at the local water company.
Progeny: He has 4 children, three girls and one boy, and had 5 grandchildren.The four children completed college education.
Health Status: A few years ago suffered from diabetes, hypertension, high cholestrol and whole body was swollen. With traditional medicine and medicine from the doctor, his health to be good again. Because he suffers from diseases of the colon that must be in operation so that the bowel must be through an artificial anus in the abdomen. Doctors said that the situation could return to its original place, but he did not want to do.
Next in line: He is enjoying retirement and has no steady job. He was with the children and grandchildren enough to feel happy