A Study on the Elderly Health Strengthening Model Following the Buddhist Principles in Ubon Ratchathani Province

Abstract

This research titled “A Study on the Elderly Health Strengthening Model Following the Buddhist Principles in Ubon Ratchathani Province” finds the increase of health problems of the elderly. Most of the health problems of the elderly found include both physical and mental aspects that cause major problems such as depression. Most of the elderly stay home alone without caregivers. This is, thus, a starting point of strengthening health of the elderly through community participation in Ubon Ratchathani Province. The aim of the project is to holistically provide care for the elderly in physical, mental and social aspects by cultivating all members of the community in fundamental consciousness, thought and practice towards the elderly. The community members must be aware of the value and the importance of the elderly under the slogan “Being the elderly with value and honor”. This follows the model of strengthening health of the elderly according to the Buddhist principles.