Efficiency of the Elderly Welfare Management of Nong Waeng Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Nong Bua Daeng District, Chaiyaphum Province

Abstract

The purposes of this research article were 1) to study the efficiency of providing elderly welfare; 2) to compare the efficiency of providing elderly welfare; and 3) to find guidelines to develop the efficiency of providing elderly welfare of Nong Waeng Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Nong Bua Daeng District, Chaiyaphum Province. It was a mixed methods research. For quantitative research, a 5-level estimation questionnaire was used to collect sample population data. There were 315 elderly people aged 60 years and over using a simple random sampling. The research tool was a questionnaire. Statistics used were frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation and comparing pairwise differences using LSD methods. In terms of qualitative research, a structured interview form was used. 10 people involved in the provision of elderly welfare were interviewed using the purposive sampling. Qualitative data obtained from the interviews were analyzed for content. The results of the research found that 1) overall efficiency in welfare provision was found to be at a high level of efficiency. When considering each aspect, it was found that the elderly, social security, family, caregivers and protection had highest efficiency first. Its efficiency was at a high level, followed by health and medical care and recreation. The efficiency was at a high level, respectively; 2) the results of comparing the efficiency of providing elderly welfare in terms of gender, age, occupation, and educational level and the average monthly income were different. There was a significant difference in opinion on the efficiency of elderly welfare provision at the 0.05 level because the needs of the elderly had different needs both basic economic and social needs; and 3) in the aspect of guidelines for providing elderly welfare, there should be a clear plan for the elderly under the legal framework by encouraging the elderly to participate Including supporting the budget for various operations, promoting good relationships among people in the community and the elderly. Places for relaxation, exercise, and other activities suitable for the elderly should be provided.