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Siriphan Sasat1, Barbara J Bowers
1*Address correspondence to Barbara J. Bowers, RN, School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, K6/328 Clinical Science Center, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792-2455.
The Gerontologist
|May 18, 2013
Summary
Thailand
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Thailand faces a growing long-term care challenge due to an aging population.
- Traditional family care structures are strained by societal changes.
- Limited retirement pensions place financial burdens on families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the current landscape of long-term care in Thailand.
- To identify key challenges and research areas in elder care.
- To inform policy development for an aging society.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing Thai research on aging and elder care.
- Analysis of demographic trends and socio-economic factors.
- Policy review of national healthcare and social support systems.
Main Results:
- No formal long-term care system currently exists in Thailand.
- Research priorities include health, income security, housing, and quality of life.
- Family remains the primary caregiver, but this is increasingly unsustainable.
Conclusions:
- Urgent development of a formal long-term care system is needed.
- Policy must address financial support and community-based services.
- Interdisciplinary research is crucial for effective elder care solutions.
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