Jangseong-gun Operates 'Lonely Residents Safety Guardians' Team'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Gilsu] Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 5th that it is operating the ‘Lonely Residents Safety Guard Group’ to establish a safety net for elderly people living alone and middle-aged residents.

Last month, the county identified 60 individuals at risk of social isolation due to economic poverty, illness, or family relationship breakdown among single-person households of elderly and middle-aged residents in the area.

The ‘Lonely Residents Safety Guard Group,’ which checks on the well-being of these individuals, consists of 60 members including village chiefs, women’s associations, and volunteers who are familiar with local conditions and highly responsible. They are tasked with regularly checking on the individuals through one-on-one partnerships and connecting them to welfare services.

In particular, considering the increased risk of COVID-19 infection and social isolation among single-person households, the group conducts indirect activities such as phone calls twice a week instead of face-to-face visits to check on their well-being. Additionally, they plan to deliver necessary items once a month to those whose activity range has decreased due to refraining from going out.

Yoo Doo-seok, the mayor of Jangseong-gun, said, “We will do our best to provide meticulous welfare so that no resident suffers hardships or loneliness due to the spread of COVID-19.”

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