SELF-RELIANCE OF THAI ELDERLY

Abstract

The future of the Thai population, there is a rapid and continuous increase in the rate of aging population. As the context of Thai society changes, the working age population decreases, and more people migrate to cities to earn a living. Therefore, it affects the style of living of the elderly, namely living alone or living with an elderly person who is a married couple. During the elderly, many will encounter health problems that are unavoidable. It is necessary to encourage the elderly to have good physical health. Good mind and society to lead to self-reliance, such as empowerment and health literacy. This health condition is related to the happiness in life of the elderly. Therefore, the government and various related sectors There should be a systematic plan to support the elderly society in order to promote and support the status, roles, and activities of the elderly in terms of welfare and health in an appropriate and adequate manner.

Self-reliance of the Thai elderly that is consistent with the current social context is the application of the Thai way of life to improving the quality of life of the people to live happily. Whether it is using moral principles and psychological theories to teach how to be prepared to deal with and adjust to lead a life of self-reliance Including the existence of social innovation for the elderly to drive the development of the quality of life of the elderly in solving living problems. Participating in social activities and taking care of yourself Having your own career and income and using various technologies to provide the elderly with a good quality of life. In this regard, the self-reliance of the elderly may help reduce the burden on families and society to some extent. If you get older, it is only necessary to have a medical professional take care of you.