Improving and Enhancing the Quality of Life for the Elderly Through Family Bonds in the Marginalized Area of Mae Ramat Subdistrict, Mae Ramat District, Tak Province

Abstract

This research aimed to (1) develop the quality of life of the elderly through family ties in the marginalized areas of Mae Ramat Subdistrict, Mae Ramat District, Tak Province, and (2) promote the development of the quality of life of the elderly through family ties in the marginalized areas of Mae Ramat Subdistrict, Mae Ramat District, Tak Province. A mixed-methods research was used as follows: (1) Development of the quality of life of the elderly through family ties in the marginalized areas of Mae Ramat Subdistrict, Mae Ramat District, Tak Province: Data was collected by conducting group discussions with 20 stakeholders involved in elderly care in Mae Ramat Subdistrict. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. and (2) Promotion of the development of the quality of life of the elderly through family ties in the marginalized areas of Mae Ramat Subdistrict, Mae Ramat District, Tak Province: Data was collected using questionnaires. The participants in the meeting to drive the development of the quality of life of the elderly in Mae Ramat Subdistrict, 87 people, analyzed quantitative data using descriptive statistics in the form of frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The research results found that (1) the development of the quality of life of the elderly through family ties has 9 approaches, namely: (1) maintaining the family care structure to remain and be strong, (2) strengthening economic security, (3) promoting the creation of supplementary occupations and income, (4) promoting social participation, (5) holistic care, (6) developing the potential of family members, (7) strengthening the community, (8) developing the welfare system, and (9) promoting sustainable happiness. (2) Regarding the driving force behind improving the quality of life for the elderly, the highest percentage indicated support for holistic healthcare (90.80%), followed by promoting social participation and creative activities (75.80%), and developing the welfare system and support from the government and private sectors (68.90%). The agencies that should be involved in driving this are the integrated efforts of government agencies, the private sector, and family members (63.20%). Overall motivation was at the highest level ( = 4.56, S.D.= 0.53).