Over half of elderly Thais want care from family, not state: Nida Poll
More than half of elderly Thais believe their family members should take care of them, according to a nationwide survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida Poll).
The survey of 1,310 people aged over 60 was conducted jointly with the Centre for Ageing Society Research from March 14-17, to mark National Elderly Day on April 13.
It found that 53.05% of senior citizens polled believe that family members are responsible for their welfare, while 41.91% said it was the state’s responsibility to provide care including nursing homes. Of the rest, 3.59% thought Buddhist temples and social foundations should take care of them and 1.45% said the responsibility lay with the private sector.
The Nation Reporter
