Development of a Program for Preparing individuals for Quality Aging in Suphan Buri Province

Abstract

            This research is a research and development. The objectives are to develop and study the results of a program for preparing for becoming quality elderly. The sample consisted of local public health personnel, subdistrict administrative organization personnel responsible for the elderly, community leaders, and village public health volunteers in Wat Bot Subdistrict, Bang Pla Ma District, Suphan Buri Province, between March and September 2024. The sample group was purposively selected, consisting of 30 people. The tools included a program for preparing for becoming quality elderly, program guidelines, program evaluation forms, and program satisfaction assessment forms. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation.
            Results: The program consisted of 6 aspects: 1) physical health, 2) mental health, 3) social adaptation, 4) technological literacy, 5) household economy, and 6) housing and environment. The program evaluation results showed that the appropriateness had a high mean score (M = 4.044, SD = .562), and the feasibility had a high mean score (M = 3.739, SD = .619). Overall satisfaction with the program was high (M = 3.878, SD = .399).
           Conclusion: A quality aging preparation program should be continuously prepared from early adulthood to enhance self-care abilities and skills for aging. The implementation of a quality preparation program should be tested for quality to ensure its appropriateness for the population.