Developing a Model Community for Financial Planning for the Quality of Life of the Elderly in the Lower-Central Region Part 1

Abstract

This research article aims to study (1) analyze the problems and needs in developing a prototype community; in financial planning for elderly persons to achieve a high-quality and self-sustaining life, by linking information from relevant agencies and brainstorming ideas in a coordinated manner, (2) prepare a prototype community management plan for financial planning in the elderly persons to achieve a high-quality and self-sustaining life, by using financial planning curriculum and information technology and, (3) develop a prototype community for financial planning for t elderly persons to achieve a high-quality and self-sustaining life. The researcher used qualitative research. Important information providers include: Elderly representatives, community leaders, and related agencies of 4 prototype communities totaling 400 people.Data were collected by organizing participatory workshops. and validate accuracy using content analysis and comparison techniques.

Findings are as follows: (1) quality of life, the main income was only a living allowance. There is no planning for spending, investment and savings, economic stability, and no suitable career. Lack of group formation to create careers. (2) The prototype community management plan, organize training courses on financial planning and the use of financial planning applications and organize activities to support financial planning and, (3) the prototype community development, Lamphaya Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Nakhon Pathom Province, Pak Phraek Municipality in Kanchanaburi Province, Thung Khli Subdistrict Municipality Suphanburi Province, in terms of creating a career and generating income. Tha Pha Municipality Ratchaburi Province, in terms of savings.