THE SYNTHESIS RESEARCH OF LIFE-IMPROVEMENT AND HEALTH-PROMOTION PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, PHRAYA PRASIT COMMUNITY, DUSIT DISTRICT, BANGKOK
Keywords:
Life enhancement, , health promotion, , the elderly, , Phraya Prasit communityAbstract
The objectives of this research were: (1) to study the health promotion and development of the elderly based on the 3-A principle at Phraya Prasit community, Dusit District, Bangkok, (2) to study the co-existence of various ages in Baan Oboon, Phraya Prasit Community, Dusit District, Bangkok, (3) to study the elderly welfare of Phraya Prasit Community, Dusit District, Bangkok, and (4) to study the approaches affecting the quality of life of the elderly in Phraya Prasit Community, Dusit District, Bangkok. This study is a qualitative research method with an attempt to synthesize the results obtained from 4 research projects. The data were analyzed using content analysis, grouped by categorization method, and examined a triangulation approach. The results showed that (1) the project to improve the life and health of the elderly at Phraya Prasit Community, Dusit District, Bangkok is under a program called Health Promotion and Development for the Elderly in Phraya Prasit Community Area, Dusit District, Bangkok, that promotes the 3-A principle and should be operated and developed on a continual basis, especially in terms of exercise such as walking in water. Besides, there should be an application of technology and consistent management. (2) The overall value of different ages coexisting at Baan Oboon was high. (3) The overall value of welfare for the elderly was at a moderate level, however, the health issue was at a low level. (4) The guidelines for health care and quality of life improvement for the elderly in the Phraya Prasit community, Dusit District, Bangkok, included the required knowledge of how to earn money and promote careers. Moreover, to live a decent life, the elderly still need income from the government, such as retirement pay and pensions, as well as from their children. Or else they could work in the community to earn a living. Technology should be used to transfer knowledge from the government sector to the public through various media, such as line applications. The senior people should have suitable food, and they should exercise appropriately to promote health.
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