IPSR went to the area to collect field data for research studies on the situation of the elderly care system for dementia.

From June 17 to 19, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sutthida Chuanwan, Kanya Apipornchaisakul, Phongsak Muensakda, and Kanchana Thianlai collected field data for a research study on the elderly care system for dementia. This study is a collaboration between the Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, and the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. The goal is to develop recommendations for an appropriate service system for the elderly in Thailand. The data collection took place in Lansak Subdistrict Municipality, Thap Than Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Rabam Subdistrict Administrative Organization, and Khok Mo Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Uthai Thani Province.

For those interested, photos from the event are available on the following Facebook page:

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