Fewer babies are born continuously.
Affecting the change of the population in Thai society.
causing the number of elderly people to increase rapidly
Entering a fully aging society nowadays and in the next 10 years, it will step into the ultimate aging society.
There are people aged 60 years and over, up to 28% of the total population in 2033, and as a result there will be changes in economic, social and health structures.
The elderly in Thai society tend to increase.
even to encourage businesses to take care of the elderly
or nursing home
growing more
including health products
But the elderly market may only be available to groups with high purchasing power.
Because of the health and welfare survey data of the National Statistical Office.
It was found that most Thai elderly have an average income of
20,000-40,000 baht per year if the price of goods and services is too high
May affect the decision to buy products.
or use the service
Kasikorn Research Center estimates in 2022 that the nursing home business
There should be at least 2,000 cases, most of them concentrated in Bangkok.
and nearby areas
Including tourist cities that can accommodate some foreign patients, with more than 95% classified as small businesses.
Covers care services at the shelter.
and sending staff to take care at home
which can choose to use a short-term service
Charged daily or hourly
And long-term from 3-6 months or more, but the average service fee per month is not less than 30,000 baht, causing limitations in purchasing power.
Although the elderly care business in Thailand tends to grow well in the future as the number of elderly people continues to increase.
However, most of the elderly's income and savings may not be enough to take care of themselves in the end of their lives.
Becoming poor in old age is a fragile group requiring special care.
Because with the obvious disparity between the rich and the poor in Thai society
It is a big problem that should urgently find a solution.
The problem that arises is why the elderly in Thailand have no one to take care of them.
or from having money during working age
Turned out to be poor in old age, "Dr. Nonarit Phisonyabutr", a senior academic
Thailand Development Research Institute has divided into 4 items, starting from the first problem.
in terms of income collateral
It is well known that most of the elderly have insufficient savings to spend during the later years of their lives.
Including new groups who are becoming the elderly in the future
Therefore, the old age insurance must be driven.
“Now many political parties are proposing to pay the state. but agrees that the government and the public should be jointly responsible for the expenses by the state joining in paying more in the form of Co-payments, making it possible in the short term The state may help a lot in terms of expenses. And when it comes to the middle and long term, after preparing until you can open your eyes and mouth. will make the state spend less money as well.”
draw the community into embrace
Not to be alone without anyone paying attention
Another important issue number 2 is the tendency of the elderly to be childless.
or have had a spouse
Most of the men will die first.
may become an elderly person living alone
There must be a common area for the community to take care of in a caring manner in taking care of each other.
Like Thai society in the past. Part 3 in the area of housing today.
There may be some that have been developed to be residences for the elderly in the form of a comprehensive elderly center or Senior Complex, but there are still many elderly people who are unable to move.
What must I do to be able to live in the same place?
or the original community
which must allow local government organizations
Expand the concept in this regard by bringing the community to embrace and help the elderly.
Article 4 Now there is a gap between ages.
because the modern world is changing rapidly
From the old days, there is an idiom that walks behind an adult, dogs don't bite.
But nowadays, younger generations use mobile phones more fluently than adults.
must bring the ripples between the two generations to blend together
The central government agencies and local government organizations must jointly take care of it, for example, organizing a camp program for the elderly and the new generation.
share life together in creating an attitude
more positive outlook
“Don't let people of different ages look at each other in a negative way. As for the new generation of children, they see that adults are lagging behind. And the adults look at the stubborn child, disrespecting the elders. Must find a way not to spin the world too much. by pulling people of two ages together And why are people still tricked into transferring money? especially middle-aged people If we live together and have a conversation, there will be no problem. At the same time, young generations are playing online gambling until they run out of money. But if society has a network that can talk between people of different ages should be able to solve the problems that arise Community mechanisms must be brought in to help. interdependent and take the elderly to see a doctor Not different people.
homeless old people - gender diversity
Vulnerable groups need to take care
Item 5 Another problem in the particularly vulnerable group.
Being an elderly person has complex vulnerabilities.
and the elderly of LGBT groups, despite the fact that everyone should have universal welfare rights
which normal elderly people already have problems
Some people lost their ID card.
Unable to access welfare rights
to treat illnesses
and when he was a gender-diverse elderly who in the past could not reveal his identity
Cause problems in living that will be in any way.
including the homeless elderly with complex vulnerabilities
because when homeless
Without important documents, there is no job.
Unable to go to the asylum
and enter a hospital
In the future, there will be more groups of vulnerable elderly people.
“In the past, the scope of authority in each part of the agency moderately problematic The public sector should review its roles and responsibilities, especially local government organizations. Should come in for long-term care Although nowadays you will see some But it is not a complete survey of the number of elderly people in each area. and Thai society has inequality This makes most elderly businesses respond to people with money. But it's not always certain. If using local wisdom to solve problems, such as not having money to buy new crutches for the elderly must bring the old one that used to be used And there are many innovations coming out. can be used to take care of the elderly in the community in a dependent manner like Thai society in the past”.
Author : Purnima