Abstract
This research study analyzes the service design in Day Care Center to enhance the quality of life for the older adults. The study was conducted in the areas of two sub-district municipalities in Thailand. The participants were the older adults and the stakeholders involved with Day Care Center provided by two local administrative organizations. Collected data includes both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. The results from an interview revealed the positive impacts on the quality of life in 4 areas as follows: 1) Well-being: it was found that some older adults have better physical and mental health, 2) Being happy: all of the older adults participated in the Day Care Center reported that they were happier, 3) Having a good society: the findings indicated that the older adults engaged more in social activities, 4) Living in a good environment: the study showed that the older adults learned how to live in a clean, safe place that is suitable for their age. Regarding the quantitative data, they were analyzed by using Structural Equation Model (SEM), which revealed that the model had a good fit (91, N = 233) = 112.383, p = 0.064, = 1.235, CFI = 0.992, TLI =0.988, RMSEA = 0.032, SRMR = 0.035. Based on these findings, it is recommended that local administrative organizations should implement this service design from SEM analysis to enhance the community participation and the capacities of professional care in the provision of Day Care Center for the older adults.
Presenters
Nattapat SarobolInstructor, Faculty of Social Administration, Thammasat University, Thailand
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Public Policy and Public Perspectives on Aging
KEYWORDS
Day Care Service, Community, The older adults, Quality of life
