The Right Employment Method for The Active Aging of The Elderly in The Digital Age. Mueang Nonthaburi District Nonthaburi Province

Authors

  • Tosaporn Pokapanich Master of Political Science Program in Politivs and Government College of Innovation and Management Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
  • Wijittra Srisorn College of Innovation and Management, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
  • Sunthan Chayanon College of Innovation and Management, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to examine the context and the right method for the active aging of the elderly. The study was a qualitative research by using a sample of 20 cases were drawn from the active aging of the elderly in Muang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi Province, using interview method according to the indicators of the active aging of theelderly in 3 parts. It was found that the elderly has knowledge and understanding about taking care of their own health with the simple posture exercises such as walking or running, using moral principle in life for mental health development, and consuming the sufficient five food groups according to the principles of good nutrition. Furthermore, the insurance and secure life found that there are the obvious laws for the elderly including medical and public health, education, religion, information on occupation, appropriate training, facilitation and safety in buildings and vehicles and other public services. According to social participation, the elderly has participated in activities that organize in each community. Therefore, the guidelines and roles should be clearly defined by educating people about the role of social participation and also organizing a forum where the elderly can give their opinions, exchange knowledge, experience, and the need for participation and conducting activities. When the elderly is ready in all 3 parts, the findings indicated that the context and the right method for the active aging of the elderly were the flexible employment and based on the personal expertise.

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2021-09-09

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บทความวิจัย (Research article)