Guidelines for Improving the Quality of Life of the Elderly and Disabled People of Ban Dong Subdistrict Administrative Organization Ubonrat District Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

         The objectives of this research are 1) to study the development of the quality of life of the elderly and people with disabilities, 2) to study the factors for improving the quality of life of the elderly and people with disabilities, and 3) to study the organization's guidelines for improving the quality of life of the elderly and people with disabilities. Ban Dong Subdistrict Administration Ubonrat District Khon Kaen Province Quantitative and qualitative research Tools used include: Questionnaires and interviews Sample groups include: Elderly and disabled people in Ban Dong Subdistrict, totaling 286 people, a group of related informants totaling 10 people. Data were analyzed by distribution, frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, multiple regression analysis, and content analysis.

            The results of the research found that: 1) Improving the quality of life of the elderly and disabled people of Ban Dong Subdistrict Administrative Organization. Ubonrat District Khon Kaen Province Overall, it was at a moderate level, arranged in descending order as follows: economics, health and hygiene Social relations and welfare rights, respectively 2) Factors for improving the quality of life of the elderly and disabled people of Ban Dong Subdistrict Administrative Organization. Ubonrat District Khon Kaen Province Statistically significant at the 0.05 level, including network partners (X3), local roles (X2), and government roles (X5), the coefficients of the predictors in the raw score (b) were .425, .164, and -.411 respectively and 3) there should be a mechanism for implementing the strategic plan for the health of the elderly. Organize training to provide knowledge on appropriate health care for the elderly and people with disabilities at least once per year. Arrange for appropriate improvements to the homes of the elderly and people with disabilities in the community, etc.