Dongjak-gu, Winter Home-Visit Dementia Prevention Program Promotion
Held at 6 Senior Centers Until the 14th for Residents Aged 60+ in the Area... Early Dementia Screening Using Professional Tools and Easy-to-Understand Dementia Prevention Education
[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Chang-woo Lee) is promoting the ‘Visiting Dementia Prevention Project’ to prevent dementia among the elderly during the winter season.
The district is working to expand correct awareness of dementia and create a dementia-friendly local community by establishing a meticulous dementia care system from screening to management.
First, until the 14th, early dementia screening and prevention education will be conducted at six senior centers for residents aged 60 and above in the area.
The early screening will be conducted using a specialized screening tool (MMSE-DS) that quickly and simply measures and selects cognitive impairment. Elderly diagnosed with cognitive decline will be referred for neuropsychological and detailed examinations.
The dementia awareness education will be delivered in an easy-to-understand manner by a professional nurse, covering ▲the difference between dementia and forgetfulness ▲types and symptoms of dementia ▲dementia prevention guidelines.
Also, at Dongjak-gu Public Health Center (42 Jangseungbaegi-ro 10-gil) and Sadang Branch, early dementia screening and detailed examinations will be conducted until the 29th.
Residents wishing to participate in screening or education should bring their ID and visit the respective institutions.
This year, the district will strengthen and operate the dementia-safe village as part of the ‘National Dementia Responsibility System.’
Activities such as dementia awareness and Memory Friends and Memory Friends Leader programs will be promoted for all age groups in Dongjak-gu, and the ‘Our Neighborhood Dementia Care Physician’ program will be expanded to 20 locations.
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Kim Hyung-sook, Director of the Health Management Division, said, “We will do our best to establish a social safety net that provides greater peace of mind from dementia through this dementia prevention project,” and added, “We will continue to promote community-based projects for dementia patients and their families.” Health Management Division (☎820-9443)
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