A total of 32 seniors participated in a Group Activity Therapy (TAK) painting activity organized by Nursing Clinical Practice (PKK) students from groups B7-B8 at the Griya Wreda Kalijudan Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD) on April 30, 2026. This activity was designed to provide psychological stimulation and improve the emotional well-being of seniors through simple and enjoyable creative activities.
The TAK was implemented using a finger painting technique with a safe and controlled approach. Students applied watercolor paint to the seniors’ thumbs using brushes, then pressed the thumbs onto a canvas to create patterns according to their imagination. This method facilitated senior participation while maintaining cleanliness and comfort throughout the activity.
This activity involved PKK students from groups B7-B8 as facilitators and 32 seniors as participants. The entire series of activities was carried out in stages and independently with direct student guidance, taking place at the Griya Wreda Kalijudan Technical Implementation Unit on April 30, 2026. The painting activity aimed to stimulate fine motor skills, improve concentration, and provide a relaxing effect for seniors. Furthermore, this activity also plays a role in improving social interaction and participants’ self-confidence. The Group Activity Therapy (TAK) painting activity contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3, “Good Health and Well-being,” which emphasizes the importance of improving health and well-being for all age groups, including the elderly. Through this therapeutic, creative activity, this activity provides psychological stimulation, improves the quality of social interactions, and helps create a more positive and enjoyable atmosphere for the elderly. Thus, TAK painting is not only a form of entertainment but also part of a promotional effort to maintain the mental and emotional health of the elderly on an ongoing basis.
“Through this activity, we hope the elderly can experience happiness, calm, and have a space to express themselves positively. The enthusiasm shown is proof that simple activities can have a meaningful impact,” said Arika Tri Wulandari, a representative of the Family Welfare Movement (PKK) students. The TAK painting activity provides a pleasant experience for the elderly, marked by active participation and positive responses throughout the activity. The resulting works are then displayed in the dining room as a token of appreciation for the participants’ creativity. This activity is expected to become a sustainable alternative non-pharmacological intervention to support the mental and social health of older adults.
Author: Dea Heranda
Editor: Eva Khoirunnisa Adinta (Airlangga Nursing Journalist)
