Model of Elderly Health Promotion by Participation Process of Local Administrative Organization Civil Society Network and Elderly Association in Mae Chan Sub-district Municipality Area, Mae Chan District, Chiang Rai Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to create and evaluate the potential of elderly health promotion model by participation of elderly association, local administrative organization and civil society network and also to share this elderly health promotion model to other local communities. Research process consists of both participant and non - participant observation to collect data on elderly context, elderly situation and operation about elderly care in this community. The SWOT analysis was used with the target group and it  was found that the elderly association in  Mae Chan sub-district municipality area had attacking (SO) strategy position, therefore, it should focus on strengthening of internal factors to expand existing operations or activities  along with using opportunity to start new activities. Finally cooperation of research team and target group was done to conducting strategic plan. Health promotion for elderly people was planned within short term and long term framework and elderly association in Mae Chan sub-district municipality area participated in all of planned programs/activities with interdisciplinary collaboration of all participants. Elderly health promotion model by cooperation of local administrative organization and civil society network was evaluated by research team and it was found that it was appropriate, consistent, sufficient, and with good management level. In the process of  knowledge transfer of this model to other local communities,  there were meetings for sharing knowledge among the elderly participants. The model will be adapted to be used in other areas.