Dobong-gu Distributes 'Lettuce Cultivation Kit Dementia Prevention Package'

Distribution of Dementia Prevention Kits to Over 110 Seniors with Mild Cognitive Impairment by the 29th... Providing 'Lettuce Cultivation Kit, Mandala Coloring Book, Cognitive Booklet' Set for Home Cognitive Rehabilitation

Dementia Prevention Package Set

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dobong-gu (Mayor Dongjin Lee) Dementia Safety Center is distributing dementia prevention kits to about 80 elderly people with mild cognitive impairment using the Cognitive Enhancement Center and about 30 dementia patients using the shelter until April 29.

Due to the prolonged COVID-19 situation, the Dobong-gu Dementia Safety Center has been closed indefinitely, preventing dementia patients from using cognitive rehabilitation programs. To support cognitive rehabilitation activities, the center has created dementia prevention kits that strengthen dementia prevention activities in daily life.

The dementia prevention kits consist of △lettuce cultivation kit △mandala coloring book (including colored pencils) △cognitive booklet that can be used at home.

In particular, this dementia prevention kit includes a lettuce cultivation kit that allows the elderly, who complain of frustration due to social isolation, to feel the energy of spring for emotional support.

The cognitive booklet was directly produced by the Dobong-gu Dementia Safety Center with content tailored to the characteristics of dementia patients to improve memory, orientation, and recall abilities.

Distribution is done in a non-face-to-face manner by receiving the kits at the front door after prior phone notification to minimize face-to-face contact. However, direct delivery and counseling are provided if necessary.

Currently, the Dobong-gu Dementia Safety Center is performing minimal tasks such as dementia treatment cost support, wandering prevention services, and provision of care supplies to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community, and is conducting screening services when urgent dementia tests are required.

Mayor Dongjin Lee of Dobong-gu said, “I hope the dementia prevention kits will help improve and restore memory for dementia patients staying at home due to social distancing,” and added, “Until the COVID-19 situation ends, we will maintain a non-face-to-face dementia management system such as phone check-ins and monitoring to minimize gaps in dementia care.”

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