Role of subdistrict administration organization in providing social welfare and social welfare services for the elderly in the area of Bang Phra Subdistrict, Nakhon Chai Si District, Nakhon Pathom Province
Abstract:
The objectives of this research were 1) to study the roles and problems in providing social welfare and social welfare services for the elderly of the local administrative organizations in Bang Phra Subdistrict, Nakhon Chaisri District, Nakhon Pathom Province, 2) to study the guidelines for the provision of social welfare and social welfare services for the elderly of the local government organizations in Bang Phra Subdistrict, Nakhon Chaisi District, and 3)to study the pattern of social welfare and social welfare services for the elderly of the local administrative organizations in Bang Phra Subdistrict, Nakhon Chaisi District, Nakhon Pathom Province. The research methods were qualitative research techniques. Data were collected by in-depth interviews of the method of 3 groups including the population affiliated with local government organizations in the area, a population that were not affiliated with local government organizations in the area, and the elderly. The total population of the 3 groups was 39 people. The results about roles and problems in providing social welfare services and social work for the elderly found that most elderly had physical health problems due to congenital diseases such as diabetes, blood pressure, cancer, amnesia, stroke, caused by lifestyle behavior, and the environment. The most of elderly desired to be close to their children or family and wanted them to provide support and care. Some elderly had mental problems such as feeling lonely and discouraged in their physical condition. They wanted to be alone, not interested in society or the environment as well as technology or news that affect their life because they thought that they were old and cannot be used to doing anything. Most of the elderly were ready to participate in activities if they had free time. In addition, the elderly need to have additional welfare or income security if they cannot work, they also have welfare in this part for their livelihood. The results about guidelines of local administrative organizations in providing social welfare services and social work for the elderly found that there was a promotion, support an in a training, and development of various careers for women's groups, housewives, as well as the volunteer group which some members of the group were elderly people. The training was not focused directly on the elderly. Volunteers in local nurseries are organized to provide assistance and advice to those caring for elderly or bedridden people. There is coordination with the provincial departments.as well as Luang Por Somwang Foundation Wat Klang Bang Phra in providing assistance with consumer goods, and living facilities, as well as providing accommodation or repairing housing, which is rotational assistance for each home; Activities are organized on important days, such as the Songkran Palace, where gifts are distributed to encourage the elderly to attend the event. There are field trips that are not specifically targeted at the elderly, but the general public who are interested can go and study. In addition, there is a coordination with the sub-district health-promoting hospital. Village Health Volunteer and the hospital in the implementation of health activities, including exercise monthly health checks disease screening health care education.
The research result model of providing social welfare services and social work for the elderly found that there should be a promotion to establish an elderly club to carry out various activities. Network partners should be created in the implementation of the elderly club as a center to coordinate with relevant government agencies to seek support in various fields. Problems should be mobilized in the provision of social welfare services for the elderly in the community by determining the importance and methods of solving the problems encountered There should be vocational training and career development to generate income only for the elderly who were unemployed. Health promotion, disease prevention, health care education, and advice should be promoted, including annual physical examinations. There was a shuttle service in case of elderly people who were disabled, bedridden sick, or very old people who can't travel on their own. Should promote the establishment of a sub-district community welfare fund to help the elderly in the area as well as people who apply for membership in the fund. Field trips should be arranged for the elderly, especially as most of the elderly group wishes or wants to go. Should provide teaching and learning to educate the elderly to keep up with the current changing era.