Buddhist Elderly Management in Northern Zone

Abstract

The objectives of this research are: 1) Study the role of monks in promoting the health of the elderly in the Northern Zone, 2) Study on health management process Buddhist. and 3) Study on health management process Buddhist of monks in the Northern Zone. This research is a Survey Research; Data were collected using questionnaires and focus groups. In Phrae, Lampang, Sukhothai and Uttaradit Province. Statistics used in data analysis include frequency, percentage, median, Standard deviation and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Interview results use descriptive methods.

The results are followed:

1. The role of monks in promoting the health of the elderly in the Northern Zone. At a high level in all aspects. From the group discussion, Monks have a role In location support to organize activities. Was the guest speaker to educate. Indoctrination through the teachings of Buddhism. To bring the joy to the elderly.

2. On health management process Buddhist. At a high level in all aspects it was found that. Those who work there are volunteers to work together. By relying on the fundamental belief and faith in Buddhism to work. Because most elderly used as a meeting place and knowledge sharing, Including Buddhist activities together regularly.

3. On health management process Buddhist of monks in the Northern Zone. Body health, Mental health, Social and environmental. At a high level in all aspects it was found that. Monks played a key role in driving the activity of the elderly. There are activities within the temple. Partnerships with government agencies and the private sector. To manage the elderly society to have sustainable knowledge. Pass courses for seniors. The teachings of Buddhism to apply to learn. The Main Phawna 4 physical development moral development emotional development and intellectual development.