SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAMS FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE AND WOMEN IN THAILAND
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The population of elderly people is increasing rapidly in Thailand and the number of elderly people will reach 13 million by the end of 2021. The Thai Government has prepared social welfare programs for elderly people. When elderly people suffer from health problems, Governmental Organizations (GOs) have launched the health care services for them. The health care services of GOs are outstanding for dealing with the health problems of elderly people. Therefore, elderly people can receive health care services without difficulty. Elderly women are confronted by numerous challenges than elderly men. The main responsibility of elderly women is the family, such as to raise grandchildren, to be strong and steadfast, and to maintain the faith of the tribe to their descendants. Fortunately, they can access the health care services which are supported by many sectors such as Local Governmental Organizations (LGOs), health personnel, health volunteers, caretakers, and family members. These sectors have prepared social welfare programs to help elderly people and women have quality of life in Thailand.
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