A Study of Health Service Accessibility in Aging Society and Technological Development: A Case of the Urban Community Surround Sirinthorn Hospital, Bangkok

The situation of health in aging society and the issues on travelling in city communities in Bangkok have a relationship with its environment where is under an investigation of health activities and patterns of travelling among the elderly. This research aims to examine health activities, patterns of travelling and factors influencing health service assess in city communities among the elderly. Following the objectives of the present study, suggestions for further development are given to relevant departments.The major findings of the situation on travelling and problems on receiving health service of the elderly who have lived in city communities of Sirindhorn hospital, Bangkok leads to some recommendations for developing patterns of travelling for health service, designing activities for the elderly with different ages to have appropriate health service and promoting an engaging environment in the communities.