The Process of Readiness Preparation of Temples in Promoting Elderly’s Health in Nakhonpathom Province

Abstract

The dissertation consisted of objectives: to study the promotion of elderly’s well-being in the temples,Nakhonpathom Province; to study the readiness preparation of temples for promoting elderly’s well-being, Nakhonpathom Province; and to analyze problems, obstacles and trends in readiness preparation of temples for promoting elderly’s well-being. The findings of study are as follows: the promotion of elderly’s well-being in temples, Nakhonpathom Province has been found that overall were at the highest level. Havingconsidered each aspect, it has been found that physical well-being was found in the highest level. Meanwhile, the readiness preparation of temples for promoting elderly’s well-being, Nakhonpathom Province was the 4 preparations: physical,mental, social and intellectual well-being. The problems and obstacles found were the roles and importance of the elderly in society are often limited to decline. Additionally, the trends in readiness preparation of temples for promoting elderly’s well-being Nakhonpathom province consists of 8 elements: (1) B = Buddhist principles, (2) L = Learning, (3) P = Permanence (continuous practice), (4) C = Cooperation, (5) C = Community (elderly community), and (6) N = Network, using the abbreviation "BLPCCN".