A Study of Guidelines for Improving the Quality of Life of Older Adults in the Ban Don Doo Community Kut Ta Kai Sub-district PlaPak District Nakhon Phanom Province

Abstract

This research consists purposes were to investigate guidelines for improving the quality of life of older adults in Ban Don Doo Community Village No. 3 Kut Ta Kai Sub-district PlaPak District Nakhon Phanom Province. This study employed a qualitative research approach. The research instrument was an interview guide. The target group consisted of 32 older adults residing in Ban Don Doo Community Village No. 3 Kut Ta Kai Sub-district PlaPak District Nakhon Phanom Province. who were selected through purposive sampling. The data collected from the interviews were analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that the guidelines for improving the quality of life of older adults in Ban Don Doo Community Village No. 3 Kut Ta Kai Sub-district PlaPak District Nakhon Phanom Province comprised eight key dimensions: 1) promoting healthy behaviors and appropriate nutrition 2) promoting lifelong learning and life skills development 3) strengthening psychological well-being and encouraging participation in religious activities 4) establishing community clubs and promoting constructive social activities 5) enhancing economic security and promoting occupational development 6) improving environmental conditions and ensuring safe housing 7) strengthening social support systems and care networks and 8) managing health risk factors and reducing risky behaviors.