This study aims to develop and examine an empowerment model involving older people and the community to support improvements in elderly welfare. Using a mixed-methods design, the study combines quantitative assessment of welfare outcomes with qualitative exploration of empowerment processes. Quantitative data were collected from 210 elderly participants involved in community-based empowerment programs. Welfare was measured across physical, psychological, social, and economic dimensions. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, paired-samples t-tests, and multiple regression. The results show an increase in welfare scores between pre- and post-program measurements. The mean score increased from 3.12 to 3.89 (t = 9.46, p
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