Establishing social welfare policies for appropriate self-reliance for the elderly

Abstract

     Thailand is rapidly transitioning into an aging society. Thailand is the first developing country in the world to step into a completely aging society (aged society) because the birth rate of Thai people has a tendency to continuously decrease, with the number of births being only about 600,000 per year, and has moved up to become a society. Hyper-aged society, where the proportion of the population over 65 years old is up to 20 percent or the population over 60 years old is over 30 percent. By 2041, the majority of the elderly will have poor health problems. Have a congenital disease resulting in dependency on others. The government should therefore plan to provide appropriate welfare to the elderly. The best way to deal with this is by establishing policies to promote appropriate self-reliance among the elderly. In the long run, this will help to reduce the cost of welfare and medical care. Support the economy. Encourage the elderly to participate and have social value. Reduce the burden of relying on government welfare, as well as promote people of all ages to live together with understanding in a changing world society. Developing social welfare policies to promote self-reliance among the elderly It requires cooperation from all sectors—government, private sector, and civil society. Let's work together to create a Thai society where the elderly can live happily.