In the present study; we examined how older people prepared themselves in older age; by drawing on data from a qualitative study conducted in an urban area in Khon Kaen province; Thailand. Data were collected using observations; natural interviews;…
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines "Active ageing" as "the process of optimizing opportunities for health; participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age". The outcome document of the G7 summit held in May 2016;…
This ethnographic study sought to explore family relationships; roles and the meaning of active aging among rural Northeastern Thai elders. Study participants consisted of 58 elderly informants and 45 family members from 44 different family…
Active ageing level and its discrepancy in different regions (Bangkok; Central; North; Northeast; and South) of Thailand have been examined for prioritizing the policy agenda to be implemented. Attempt has been made to test preliminary active ageing…