Elderly Quality of Life : Case Study the Elderly Club in Ban Nong Ta Phut, Tambon Thamsen, Amphoe Photharam, Chang Wat Ratchaburi

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to quality of life of the elderly; Problems in improving the quality of life of the elderly; and Proposing ways to improve the quality of life of the elderly in the elderly club in Ban Nong Ta Phut. Research methods using qualitative research methods in case studies by studying the concepts and theories of relevant research and in-depth interviews. The key informants are elderly who are members of the club, director, staff, district health promotion hospital and the chief of the subdistrict administrative Organization. Use simple sampling without using probability theory, use a selective approach 19 people in total and analyze data by inductive analysis. The research found that elderly people in the elderly club have good quality of life both physically and mentally. Have self-care from various illnesses. Live in a good environment and regularly participate in community activities. The problems of improving the quality of life of the elderly are as follows. Government agencies that play a supporting role in the elderly club program do not work together and the elderly did not bring their knowledge from participating in activities for use in daily life. Guidelines for the development of quality of life, including government agencies, must cooperate to organize activities. And carry out various projects more about the elderly club especially for the elderly to have the role of transferring wisdom and existing experiences to the next generation.