THE PROCESS OF ENHANCING THE HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY ACCORDING TO THE 4 BHAVANA OF THE SUTTHAWAT TEMPLE COMMUNITY, MUEANG CHACHOENGSAO DISTRICT CHACHOENGSAO PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aims to study the process of enhancing the health of the elderly according to the 4 Bhavana principles, to develop health enhancement activities for the elderly based on these principles, and to promote the health of the elderly using the temple as a community base at Sutthawat Temple, Mueang Chachoengsao District, Chachoengsao Province. The sample group for the research consisted of 186 elderly individuals from the Sutthawat Temple community, who were given questionnaires, and 18 key informants who were interviewed through purposive selection. The research tools used included questionnaires and in-depth interviews.

          The study results found that:

1. The process of enhancing the health of the elderly according to the 4 Bhavana principles in the Sutthawat Temple community, Mueang Chachoengsao District, Chachoengsao Province, encompasses physical, mental, intellectual, and social well-being for the elderly. Physical health care includes fall prevention, chronic disease treatment, and meditation through age-appropriate exercise.
2. The development of health enhancement activities for the elderly according to the 4 Bhavana principles in the Sutthawat Temple community, Mueang Chachoengsao District, Chachoengsao Province, found that: in terms of Kaya Bhavana, activities are tailored to the physical condition and needs of the elderly; in terms of Sila Bhavana, the focus is on building good relationships within families and communities; in terms of Citta Bhavana, it involves training the mind to be calm, accepting, and understanding differences in others; in terms of Panna Bhavana, the emphasis is on enhancing knowledge, education, and wisdom in self-care and caring for those around them.
3. The overall health enhancement of the elderly according to the 4 Bhavana principles using the temple as a base in the Sutthawat Temple community, Mueang Chachoengsao District, Chachoengsao Province, is at a high level in all aspects