Elderly Living Alone at Home

The situation of elderly persons living alone in Thailand is rising rapidly. In 2026 (BE 2569), over 1.8 million elderly persons lived alone, facing risks of isolation and accidents. Key care measures include improving home safety, installing emergency alert technologies, and establishing neighbor support systems to prevent deaths from isolation. Guidelines for caring for elderly persons living alone: - Aging in Place: Modify homes to be single-story, ensure non-slip bathroom floors, remove door thresholds, and install grab bars to prevent falls. - Safety Technology: Use smart meters to alert relatives if electricity/water usage drops to zero, or install emergency buttons. - Community Network Building: Community leaders, neighbors, or officials should maintain lists and regularly monitor daily routines. - Health Care: Regular health check-ups, appropriate medication management, and daily care services if necessary. - Mental Well-being: Frequent phone contact or use of communication applications to reduce loneliness and stress.

Agency:

lopburi-province

Licence:

Open Data Common

Category:

ข้อมูลสาธารณะ

Geographic coverage:

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Update frequency:

ปี

Years covered:

2024–2026

Source portal:

data_go_th

Updated:

24/06/2026

Record updated 54 days ago, within its stated annual cycle

The same record appears 1 more times on: gdc_lopburi — counted once here