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Abstract

In old age, humans experience various decreases in activity and effectiveness of life because after a person enters this old age he will experience various declines in physical and psychological terms. These changes in psychological symptoms also affect various psychological aspects, which can be seen from the behavior patterns they display. Feeling unappreciated, removed from their family and a burden for the lives of their children and grandchildren is a psychological factor that is often experienced by the elderly who are in RPSBM Pekalongan. Based on the background of the problem, this study aims to determine the innovation of da'wah with an Islamic behavioral approach carried out by spiritual mentors at RPSBM Pekalongan to be able to bring the elderly closer to their Creator so that they feel more valuable. The research method was carried out with a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection through direct interviews with spiritual mentors, other administrators and several elderly people in the research location. Data collection is also done by observation and documentation. Based on the results of this study, it can be seen that the tendency of the elderly to feel useless in their lives is due to a lack of closeness to the Creator. For this reason, innovation is needed in providing da'wah to the elderly so that they feel more valued. The choice of the Islamic behavioral approach is because this approach is easier to get used to worship activities aimed at the elderly. By habituation of religious activities they become more sincere and happy to live their lives in old age.