Abstract:
The study consisted of the following objectives: 1) to investigate the operation of the elderly school in Khelang Nakhon Municipality, Mueang District, Lampang Province; 2) to explore activities for developing the quality of life for the elderly in Khelang Nakhon Municipalitys elderly school, Mueang District, Lampang Province; and 3) to present a model of developing the quality of life for the elderly in Khelang Nakhon Municipalitys elderly school, Mueang District, Lampang Province. The study used a qualitative research technique, with data collected through in-depth interviews with 15 key informants and focus group discussions with 10 persons. Explanatory and descriptive approaches were used to analyze the obtained data.
From the study, the following results are found:
1) From investigating the operation of the elderly school in Khelang Nakhon Municipality, Mueang District, Lampang Province, it is found that the municipal administrators have delegated responsibility to the Social Welfare Division for establishing and planning guidelines, studying information, assigning tasks, acquiring personnel and budget, planning activities and projects, organizing meetings with stakeholders to develop action plans, and establishing regulations of Khelang Nakhon Municipalitys elderly school, Mueang District, Lampang Province.
2) From exploring activities for developing the quality of life for the elderly in Khelang Nakhon Municipalitys elderly school, Mueang District, Lampang Province, it is revealed that there are 6 activities including (1) training to provide knowledge for the elderly; (2) Buddhist activities; (3) moral and ethical activities; (4) activities for health care of the elderly; (5) activities to promote occupation and local wisdom; and (6) recreational activities.
3) A model of developing the quality of life for the elderly in Khelang Nakhon Municipalitys elderly school, Mueang District, Lampang Province consists of 5 aspects including: (1) the operation of activities for the elderly; (2) quality of life of the elderly; (3) quality of life development for the elderly; (4) elderly school; and (5) participation.
As a result, a model of developing the quality of life for the elderly in Khelang Nakhon Municipalitys elderly school, Mueang District, Lampang Province A model helps the municipality run by supporting the budget and personnel that are under the responsibility of the Social Welfare Division. Plans and projects have been established to improve the elderly's quality of life in various aspects including activities for the elderly, quality of life of the elderly, quality of life development for the elderly, elderly school, and participation. There are 6 activities to improve the elderlys quality of life including training to provide knowledge for the elderly, Buddhist activities, moral and ethical activities, activities for health care of the elderly, activities to promote occupation and local wisdom, and recreational activities.