GUIDELINES FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY TO PROMOTE SELF-CARE ABILITY IN DON KHA SUBDISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION, U THONG DISTRICT, SUPHAN BURI PROVINCE

Abstract

Don Kha Subdistrict Administrative Organization, U Thong District, Suphan Buri Province The elderly suffer from physical and mental health problems, lacking a stable refuge. lack of regular care feel lonely There are problems with changes in physical, mental, social, emotional, unfavorable environments. Improving the quality of life of the elderly is therefore the heart of caring for the elderly. By focusing on developing the ability to take care of yourself as well as the daily routine of the elderly. The researcher applied the theoretical concepts of the World Health Organization (WHO) to apply the guidelines for
improving the quality of life of the elderly to promote self-care abilities in Don Kha Subdistrict Administrative Organization, U Thong District, Suphan Buri Province. The purpose of this research were to study the quality of life of the elderly and to study guidelines for improving the quality of life of the elderly to promote self-care ability in Don Kha Subdistrict Administrative Organization, U Thong District, Suphan Buri Province. This study was a quantitative and qualitative research. The sample group in this study was 318 elderly people living in Don Kha Subdistrict Administrative Organization, selected by simple sampling. The
tools used for data collection were a 5-point estimation questionnaire and a semi-structured interview by purposive selection. Key informants are: Executives of local government organizations There were 13 community leaders who had a reliability of 0.97. The statistics used to analyze the data were percentage, mean, standard deviation. qualitative research Key informants are executives, heads of the office. Division Head with more than 5 years of work experience, 6 people and community leaders There were 7 heads of elderly clubs in the community, 7 people in total, 13 people selected by purposive sampling. collected by
in-depth interview Data were analyzed by content analysis. 
The study found that 1) the quality of life of the elderly in Don Kha Subdistrict Administrative Organization, U Thong District, Suphan Buri Province Overall, it was at a high level. When considering each side, it was found that the environment had the highest average, followed by social relationship, mental and physical had the lowest average and the results of the synthesis of guidelines for improving the quality of life of the elderly to promote their ability to take care of themselves, there were 4 guidelines, namely physical quality of life; School premises, as well as equipment for exercise, should be provided. public relations news In taking care of one's own mental health, one should show compassion to the elderly. Organizing tourist activities at important places, participating in religious activities, merit making, traditional festivals on important days. In terms of social relations, the elderly should meet, talk and exchange ideas. Going out to society or joining an elderly club and the environment Should arrange a green area, a suitable resting corner. Organize groups to generate income for the elderly. Makes the elderly do not have to rely on or take advantage of their children.
The findings were that in most of the physical aspects of such home visits will focus on the target group who are the elderly in the case of bedridden patients or people with disabilities only has not yet visited the homes of the elderly in other cases, so Don Kha Subdistrict Administration Organization, U Thong District Suphan Buri Province should have home visits for the elderly to cover every household. On the mental side, one should find an emotional anchor to be cheerful and bright. The social side should encourage and recommend the support of each other in society. and environment is the continuation of local wisdom to create happiness for society as a whole.