The Story of a Community Officer in Mok 4-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Rescuing an Elderly Person Who Collapsed with a Broken Arm

A Public Official Rescues a Senior Living Alone Who Collapsed at Home... Provides Emergency Medical Expenses Support to the Senior Worried About Hospital Bills Due to Financial Hardship

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Recently in Mok4-dong, Yangcheon-gu (Mayor Kim Soo-young), a heartwarming story has become a hot topic where the 'Our Neighborhood Administrator' and a visiting nurse rescued an elderly person in an emergency situation and safely escorted them to the hospital.

On the unusually cold day of the 30th of last month around noon, a request came to the Mok4-dong Community Service Center from a social worker at the welfare center to check on the elderly person because the lunchbox delivered to them was still left at the door.

Mr. Lee, a 74-year-old grandfather living in Mok4-dong, is a basic livelihood security recipient who receives lunchbox support from the local welfare center. The 'Our Neighborhood Administrator' was already monitoring his housing type, economic activity status, and health condition.

Therefore, upon receiving the contact, the 'Our Neighborhood Administrator' and the visiting nurse, accompanied by a pastor from a church who was familiar with the elderly person, quickly went to his home.

When the administrator's party arrived, the elderly man was found collapsed on the floor after falling from a chair he had climbed to check a non-functioning boiler, unable to use his left arm. He had been lying immobile for about 6-7 hours, and it was an urgent situation where his life could have been at risk due to hypoglycemic shock.

After accompanying the 'Our Neighborhood Administrator' and receiving emergency treatment, it was confirmed that he had a left shoulder fracture requiring urgent surgery. Despite this, the elderly man initially refused surgery due to financial concerns. In response, the Mok4-dong Community Service Center decided to provide emergency medical expenses, activated the emergency contact network, located relatives, and safely handed the elderly man over to his guardian.

Lee Hee-sook, head of Mok4-dong, stated, "This prompt response was possible thanks to the quick thinking of the social worker and the rapid situation assessment by the 'Our Neighborhood Administrator.' We will continue to closely care for residents facing difficulties and strive to respond quickly in emergency situations."

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