Guidelines for the Develop Model of School for Elderly in Community

Abstract

The purpose of this participatory action research was to develop a model of School for Elderly in Thai Community using School for Elderly Program. This study was conducted in Chiangrai Municipal Chiangrai Province and Saimoon Municipal Ongkarak District Nakhon Nayok province. The study process was divided into 3 phases: 1) preparation phase 2) operation phase consisting of 4 steps (P-A-O-R) including planning, acting, observing and reflecting, and 3) evaluation phase. Data collections included observation, in-depth interview, natural interview, field note, concept mapping, document study, structured questionnaires and meeting. Statistical analysis was performed to produce percentages, means and standard deviations. Content analyses were done for qualitative data analyses. The results revealed various activities among 2 study sites depending on the context and participations of community aiming at good health by community exercises and financial security by cost reduction projects. Both activities were run by the stakeholders working together with caring. under the context of their own culture and lifelong learning activities.