Mental Health Services for the Elderly Group Using the 5 Dimensions of Happiness in the Elderly

"Elderly persons are individuals aged 60 years and above (National Elderly Act, 2540). Elderly persons are classified by age group in Thailand as follows: Elderly: aged 60 – 69 years Old: aged 70 – 79 years Very old: aged 80 years and above Happiness in psychology is the measurement of emotional well-being, incorporating the dimension of physical health into the context of well-being (Lyubomirsky; 2008). The 5 dimensions of happiness is a concept for creating happiness from Dharma principles, combined with psychological concepts of happiness creation and holistic elderly care concepts (Ampon Benjapornpitak et al., 2555) to enable elderly persons to have good physical and mental health. The 5 dimensions of happiness for the elderly can be classified as follows: Dimension 1: Comfort (Health) refers to the ability of the elderly to care for their physical health, maintaining strong and agile physical capacity, having strength to respond to physical needs according to their condition, having sufficient economic or necessary conditions, no accidents or dangers, a healthy environment, and no substance abuse. Ways to promote comfort: Exercising according to one's potential for 30 minutes per day, 3 times a week, such as daily body exercises, yoga, qigong, and various postural exercises. Dimension 2: Enjoyment (Recreation) refers to the ability of the elderly to choose a lifestyle that is pleasant and fun by doing activities that create happiness, a fresh and bright mind, liveliness, and good quality of life. These activities

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12/03/2024

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