Gangnam-gu Enhances Elderly Physical Vitality with 'WithMeCare'

Support for 750 Low-Income Seniors with Health Guidebooks, Latex Bands, and Acupressure Devices

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) will start the health program "With Me Care," which provides physical vitality to elderly people fatigued by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, from the 13th.

"With Me Care" is organized by the Gangnam-gu Senior Integrated Support Center, distributing a "Health Guidebook" booklet that allows 750 low-income elderly residents interested in health management in the area to easily exercise at home, and providing exercise instructions over the phone.

Additionally, the program supports simple stretching and strength exercises by providing latex bands, hand and foot acupressure devices, and more.

From the 8th to 9th, the district distributed coloring postcards and hand-knitted bag making kits to 50 elderly people at the Gangnam Senior Welfare Center, promoting various programs to overcome "Corona Blue."

Bae Geun-hee, Director of the Elderly Welfare Division, said, "This program offers healing for bodies and minds exhausted by COVID-19, and through checking in four times a week, we can monitor the health and emotional status of the elderly." She added, "We will continue to prepare various programs to help residents overcome fatigue and boredom."

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