CHANGING HEALTH BEHAVIORS FOR THE ELDERLY IN A BUDDHIST WAY AFTER A NEW LIFESTYLE

Abstract

This article deals with the change of health behaviors for the elderly in a Buddhist way after living a new lifestyle. To analyze the behavior of the elderly after the outbreak of the emerging corona virus that there should be scientific principles and Buddhist principles to integrate together. Through the collection of literature reviews, it is a tool to analyze the content of the elderly health behavior change cases. by suggesting the concept of quality of life Indicators for measuring quality of life Health behavior change for the elderly Factors leading to endemic diseases and three principles of dharma leading to trilak life the situation of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic among the elderly, a large vulnerable group in Thailand There must be a change in health behaviors, both physically and mentally, despite COVID-19. will be endemic By adhering to the public health principles of the 3 districts, namely food, exercise, and mood 2 S.: refrain from smoking, refrain from drinking alcohol and bring the principles of Buddhism to support such as the principle of leading life to reach the goal (attha) 3 steps Step 1: Dittadhamikatta The goal of sight or the present benefit, the second stage, Samparayikatha It is the goal that is beyond the eyes or the benefit in front of the eyes. The third step, Paramattha, is the ultimate goal or the greatest benefit. and reinforced with three principles of dharma leading to the trinity of life: 1) Impermanence, which is impermanence; 2) Tukkha (stress and conflict) is suffering; 3) Soullessness, which is non-self or non-existence. the true self of things and cannot be controlled to remain in accordance with their own intentions The elderly will have a good quality of life in society happily.