UPGRADING COMMUNITY WELFARE OF ELDERLY PEOPLE IN MAE LOI, THOENG DISTRICT, CHIANG RAI.

Abstract

The objectives of this article are 1. To develop social welfare of the elderly in
Mae Loi Sub-district, Thoeng District, Chiang Rai Province 2. To promote social welfare
arrangements for the elderly in Mae Loi Sub-District, Thoeng District, Chiang Rai

Province 3 . To upgrade the social welfare arrangement of the elderly Mae Loi Sub-
district, Thoeng District, Chiang Rai Province This research was a qualitative research

tool used to collect data. including gathering information from documents
(Document) and from interviews The results showed that
1) Social Welfare Development of the Elderly in Mae Loi Sub-district, Thoeng
District, Chiang Rai Province, it was found that the elderly who had the greatest need
for health welfare were the health care service unit. home visit and give knowledge
of the elderly at home In terms of housing and environment, it is a matter of
adjusting the environment in the house around the house, such as electricity, bright,
clean, neat. and taking care of the environment in life
2) Promotion of social welfare for the elderly in Mae Loi Sub-district, Thoeng
District, Chiang Rai Province, found that the elderly had needs for welfare in
education and Learning from community learning centers such as sufficiency
economy, organic farming and also requires knowledge of benefits and laws. of the
elderly
3) Upgrading of social welfare for the elderly in Mae Loi Sub-district, Thoeng
District, Chiang Rai Province, found that the elderly had the greatest need for access
to information services by using television as a means of accessing information.
Income and savings needs There is a need for the establishment of a community
fund to provide assistance to the elderly, the elderly in need. to pay additional
pension for the elderly Need career promotion for the elderly to earn extra income
to pay additional pension for the elderly Need career promotion for the elderly to
earn extra income The elderly have a need for Participated in social activities the
most in religious activities / attending temples to practice dharma The elderly have
social service needs. The most about things Facilitating the elderly in public places
such as corridors, toilets