Abstract:Most members of the older population in Thailand live in rural areas while their children live in cities. With the joint family system separated, elderly Thai persons often have to care for themselves, and opportunities for them to get involved in community care remain limited. In response, the aim of this study was to describe older persons' and their family members' experiences with shareholding networks for the care of older people in rural Thailand. Paired interviews with five older persons and five of the… Show more
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