STRATEGIES FOR PROMOTING DECENT LIVES OF THE ELDERLY IN SERVICE AREAS OF LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UPPER NORTHEASTERN REGION 1

Abstract

The purpose of this research article was 1) to study the necessary needs for promoting valuable living of the elderly in the service areas of local administrative organizations and                2) Determine strategies for promoting valuable living of the elderly in the service areas of local administrative organizations in the Eastern Region. Upper North 1 using a mixed research model consisting of 2 phases: Phase 1 is quantitative research. The sample group was 400 elderly people. The research instrument was a needs questionnaire. Data were analyzed by finding frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. and necessary needs. Phase 2 Step 1 Use the results of data analysis from Phase 1 to draft a model. Step 2 The target group is experts. Elderly quality of life developer and 30 local government organization presidents. The research instrument was a suitability and feasibility assessment form. Data were analyzed by finding frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The results of the research found that 1) the necessary needs for promoting valuable living of the elderly in the service area of ​​local administrative organizations in the Northeastern Region Upper 1, No. 1 in terms of income, No. 2 in housing and environment, social aspects, feelings of self-worth, and No. 3 in health. 2) strategies for promoting decent lives of the elderly in service areas of local administrative organizations in the upper northeastern region 1 consists of 5 strategies: Strategy 1: have appropriate income. Strategy 2: know their self-worth. Strategy 3: have a livable society. Strategy 4: the development of housing and a good environment. Strategy 5: the development of good health.