The Living of Elderly with Different Age to Support Active Aging in Maejo Municipality Sansai District Chiangmai Province

Abstract

The objectives of the research article were 1) Study the problem of living life of the elderly together with different ages. 2) Analyze the activity patterns and lifestyle of the elderly with different ages. 3) Propose a way to live the life of the elderly together with different ages that support the active aging society. Using Delphi Techniques

The results of this research were

1) Conditions of living problems of the elderly with different ages. Social aspect, it was found that the elderly and the other age had time to meet communicate with each other less, causing distance. Health aspect, it was found that the time to take care of the elderly from different ages was less. Economic aspect, it was found that the elderly, mostly low income, had to rely on different age people for raising.And housing aspect, It was found that the majority of the elderly still live with their children in the same home or area, but the meeting time is less.

2) The activities patterns of the elderly together with different ages in specific age groups, most activities are related to the Buddha's day and very low frequency for events.

3) Living of the elderly with different ages found that social, health, economic and housing relevant governmental organizations shall promote and support the participation of all stakeholders in the formulation of policies, programs, projects and activities that raise awareness of the dignity and value of the elderly as part of a common way of life. By increasing the frequency and continuity of the activities.