Guidelines for Improving the Quality of Life of the Elderly to Promote Self-Care Ability in Don Kha Subdistrict Administrative Organization, U Thong District, Suphan Buri Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research were to study the quality of life of the elderly and to study guidelines for improving the quality of life of the elderly to promote self-care ability in Don Kha Subdistrict Administrative Organization, U Thong District, Suphan Buri Province. This study was a quantitative and qualitative research. The sample group in this study was 318 elderly people living in Don Kha Subdistrict Administrative Organization, selected by simple sampling. The tools used for data collection were a 5-point estimation questionnaire and a semi-structured interview by purposive selection. Key informants are: Executives of local government organizations There were 13 community leaders who had a reliability of 0.97. The statistics used to analyze the data were percentage, mean, standard deviation. qualitative research Key informants are executives, heads of the office. Division Head with more than 5 years of work experience, 6 people and community leaders There were 7 heads of elderly clubs in the community, 7 people in total, 13 people selected by purposive sampling. collected by in-depth interview Data were analyzed by content analysis. The study found that 1) the quality of life of the elderly in Don Kha Subdistrict Administrative Organization, U Thong District, Suphan Buri Province Overall, it was at a high level. guidelines for improving the quality of life of the elderly to promote their ability to take care of themselves, there were 4 guidelines, namely physical quality of life; School premises, as well as equipment for exercise, should be provided. public relations news In taking care of one's own mental health, one should show compassion to the elderly. Organizing tourist activities at important places, participating in religious activities, merit making, traditional festivals on important days. In terms of social relations, the elderly should meet, talk and exchange ideas. Going out to society or joining an elderly club and the environment Should arrange a green area, a suitable resting corner Organize groups to generate income for the elderly. Makes the elderly do not have to rely on or take advantage of their children.