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Thailand is a Buddhist country located on the mainland of southeast Asia, where 3-generation homes are still common. Care of older adults is primarily a family responsibility. Recent policy changes mean that all Thais are now eligible for services through the national health care system. Almost half...

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Published inThe Gerontologist Vol. 53; no. 5; p. 711
Main Authors Sasat, Siriphan, Bowers, Barbara J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2013
Subjects
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Caregivers
Delivery of Health Care - methods
Family
Family Characteristics
Female
Health Policy
Humans
Income
Intergenerational Relations
Long-Term Care
Male
Middle Aged
Pensions
Population Dynamics
Socioeconomic Factors
Thailand
Thailand
Asian and Pacific Rim older adults
Income/pension
Caregiving—Formal
Culture
Intergenerational relationships
Caregiving—Informal
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Summary:Thailand is a Buddhist country located on the mainland of southeast Asia, where 3-generation homes are still common. Care of older adults is primarily a family responsibility. Recent policy changes mean that all Thais are now eligible for services through the national health care system. Almost half the population has no retirement pension, leaving responsibility for support of older adults largely to extended family. Long-term care is becoming a serious concern as the population ages, women move into the workforce, and family size decreases. Thai researchers have focused on issues related to health and nutrition, income security, housing, general population aging, local and community care and services, information and education, and quality of life. There is currently no formal long-term care system.
ISSN:1758-5341
DOI:10.1093/geront/gnt038