BUDDHIST INNOVATION TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY ACCORDING TO THE VINAYA PITAKA IN PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aims to: 1) study the components of activities promoting the well-being of the elderly according to the Vinaya Pitaka in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province; 2) develop a model for promoting the well-being of the elderly according to the Vinaya Pitaka in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province; 3) develop an application for promoting the well-being of the elderly according to the Vinaya Pitaka in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province; and 4) propose a Buddhist innovation for promoting the well-being of the elderly according to the Vinaya Pitaka in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.

This research is qualitative, using action research methodology as part of the research process, focusing on both spatial and target group analyses. The research process was organized through lesson extraction and integration of data from interviews, observations, and participatory action in the study area and target group throughout all stages.

The research findings revealed that: 1) The components of activities promoting the well-being of the elderly according to the Vinaya Pitaka in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province consist of four parts: 1) the spatial component, which includes the Lam Tai subdistrict with six villages; 2) the local organizations involved; 3) the component of information promoting the well-being of the elderly according to the Vinaya Pitaka, which includes six aspects; 4) the demographic component, with 882 elderly people in the area.

2) A model for promoting the well-being of the elderly according to the Vinaya Pitaka in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province has been developed in six areas: 1) Cooking classes for the elderly; 2) Mental training activities; 3) Use of a medication reminder for the elderly; 4) Health exercise activities for the elderly; 5) Educational activities for caregivers of the elderly; 6) Housing arrangements for the elderly.

3) An application called "We Love the Elderly of Lam Tai Subdistrict" has been developed to learn about the methods for promoting the well-being of the elderly according to the Vinaya Pitaka in all six areas. 4) The model for promoting the well-being of the elderly according to the Vinaya Pitaka was proposed and received positive feedback from the community regarding the care for the elderly based on the six areas of the Vinaya Pitaka.