Best Practice of Healthy Aging: The Perspective of the Elderly who Possess Folk Handicraft Wisdom in Phanat Nikhom Community
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The best practice, Aging, Folk Handicraft, Eastern Economic CorridorAbstract
The objective of this research was to extract lessons from the best practice of healthy elderly individuals who acquired folk handicraft wisdom. The participants were 10 elderly aged between 55 – 75 years old who acquired basketwork handicraft wisdom and had normal executive functions. Research instrument included group discussion questions, which included basic information and best practices of being healthy aging in Eastern Economic Corridor. The data from group discussion was analyzed with the content analysis. The results indicated that the best practices of healthy ageing consist of having good health, brain health, mental health, good relationships, and financial stability. Additionally, being healthy ageing should be starting with the age of 40.
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