STUDY THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING THE QUALITY OF LIFE THE ELDERLY IN THE ELDERLY SCHOOL DEN CHAI DISTRICT, PHRAE PROVINCE

Abstract

Abstract

                 Research on the process of developing the life quality of  the elderly in the elderly school in Den Chai District, Phrae  Province ,The objectives are (1) to study the quality of life of the elderly in Den Chai District (2) to study the curriculum and process of developing the quality of life of the elderly in schools for the elderly in Den Chai District. The population and sample used in this research were 280 people aged 60 years and over who attended the school for the elderly in Den Chai District. The data collection tools were the Elderly Quality of Life Questionnaire and in-depth interviews. Statistics used in data analysis include frequency distribution, Percentage, Mean and Standard deviation.

               The results of the study according to objective 1, the life quality of  the elderly, found that the overall the life quality of  the elderly in Den Chai District was at a moderate level (Mean average 2.50-3.49).The highest average value was the environmental quality of life at a high level (Mean average 3.50-4.49), the mental quality of life at a high level, the physical quality of life at a moderate level ( Mean average 3.50-4.49), and the quality of life in social relationships at a moderate level ( Mean average 2.50-3.49).

                 The results of the study according to the second objective to study the curriculum and process of developing the life quality of  the elderly in the elderly school found that The curriculum used in teaching in the elderly schools in Den Chai District was developed with the participation of network partners and covers both physical and mental health and intelligence. It consists of 3 subject groups: (1) Life lessons 60 % refers to knowledge and skills that are useful for the elderly to apply in their daily lives in order to live happily in society, such as content about living in old age. A forum for exchanging knowledge, health knowledge, and taking care of one's own health in terms of body, mind, and thai massage ,applying religious principles to daily life, meditation, wisdom transmission, rhythmic activities and music. (2) Profession 20% means the approach to promoting knowledge Refers to guidelines for promoting knowledge and vocational skills appropriate for the elderly, such as vocational training to increase income, knowledge of the sufficiency economy, and various handicrafts. (3) Academic subjects 20% means creating knowledge and understanding in various matters that are beneficial to the elderly. Main course content laws and benefits for the elderly, volunteers for life and society, use of communication technology, knowledge about various diseases

Keywords: life quality of the elderly  , the elderly school