The dramatic changes occurring in the age structure of the Thai population make providing healthcare services for the elderly a major challenge for decision makers. Because the number of the elderly will be increasing; together with the number of…
The present study sought to investigate the perceptions of persons 50 years of age or older in six countries from four continents with regard to World Health Organization defined determinants of healthy; active aging. Data were collected from 238…
Issue Title: Special Issue Title: Population Ageing in Thailand; Guest Editors: Somsak Chunharas and Ladda Damrikarnlerd Thailand has now reached a new demographic turning point with the advent of an ageing society. Improvements in the health care…
Demand for long-term care services for older people is increasing rapidly in low- and middle-income countries. Countries need to establish national long-term care systems that are sustainable and equitable. The Governments of Costa Rica and Thailand…
The trend of population aging in the 21st century is especially prominent in Thailand. Hence; age related diseases such as diabetes; hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has become top ranked causes of mortality in Thailand. As…
This research aims to compare the health care model for the elderly in Thailand and Japan. Data collect consisted of interviews of providers and foundation analysis.Comparing the patterns of health care for the elderly: as well as most of the elderly…
SeriesInformation ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ASIA : Official Journal of National Research Council of Thailand in conjunction with Community University Engagement Journal, 4, 4, 38-46
The Thai population structure is changing; with the growing number of elderly people leading to a higher dependency ratio. Particularly; the dependency resulted from aging related disability becomes a critical problem in rural Thailand. This study…
The impact of the universal coverage policy implementation in Thailand is demonstrated by the declining incidence of catastrophic health spending among Thai households-particularly among the poor. The households who remain at risk of catastrophe; as…