THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE OF ELDERLY LIFE QUALITY IN BAN NA NON COMMUNITY NA THAM TAI SUBDISTRICT, MUEANG DISTRICT, TRANG PROVINCE

Abstract

The objective of this research article is to study the development of activities to enhance the quality of life for the elderly and the recommendations for the development of activities to enhance the quality of life for the elderly in Ban Nanon community, Na Tham Tai sub-district, Mueang district, Trang province. This study employed a mixed-methods research approach. The sample group consisted of 293 residents living in Ban Nanon community, selected using a sample size calculation formula. The key informants included 17 community leaders elderly people who regularly participate in activities, selected by purposively. The research instruments include closed-ended questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Data were collected using closed-ended questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The statistics used in the research are percentages, means, and standard deviations. The data were analyzed descriptively. The results of the research found that the development of activities to enhance the quality of life for the elderly in Ban Nanon community as a whole had a high mean. The recommendations for the development of activities to enhance the quality of life for the elderly are in 5 areas: 1) Learning and self-development activities should promote the development of skills and abilities in occupations appropriate for their age, learning new skills from technology. 2) Exercise activities should assess the readiness and physical limitations of the elderly, exercise through technology. 3) Social development activities should promote the elderly to play a role in society as vocational trainers for the new generation. 4) Activities to promote media and technology literacy: there should be regular technology training for the elderly. There should be technology consultation centers in the community. 5) Religious activities: technology should be used to expand opportunities to access Dhamma and promote relationships between generations.