“Aging society” refers to a society where the proportion of elderly people, or those aged 60 and over, is steadily increasing. Thailand is also transitioning into an aging society soon, with 10% of the population aged 65 and over, or more than 7 million people. To address the current shift toward an aging society, the percentage of people aged 65 and over, which is now around 9%, will gradually rise to 25% of the total population by 2040. Currently, two-thirds of elderly Thais have no savings, and only 5% have savings of over 1 million baht. As elderly welfare in Thailand remains limited, preparing for this demographic shift requires cooperation from both public and private sectors, at individual, community, and national levels. This collaboration, particularly in raising awareness about the importance of transitioning into an aging society, will help the elderly adapt to new ways of life in a constantly changing society, with planning for savings, health, and life in retirement.

           Community collaboration is crucial. The Faculty of Medicine at Burapha University, as an academic and healthcare institution, has initiated various projects and activities aimed at spreading knowledge about elderly health, as well as promoting social and mental adaptation for the elderly. These diverse activities focus on community involvement to ensure a good quality of life for the elderly.