Incheon City to Resume Elderly Care Services Suspended Due to COVID-19 Starting from the 6th

Incheon City Hall

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Incheon City will resume the customized care service for the elderly, which was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, starting from the 6th, in accordance with the government's transition to everyday social distancing (everyday quarantine) measures.

The customized care service for the elderly provides services such as welfare checks, accompaniment for outings, life education, and linkage to private sponsorships for vulnerable elderly individuals who have difficulty performing daily activities on their own.

The city recently completed preparations for the service resumption, including designating infection control officers for each implementing agency and providing education on infection prevention guidelines.

Eligible applicants are those aged 65 or older who receive basic livelihood security benefits, belong to the lower-income bracket, or receive basic pensions, excluding those who are beneficiaries of similar care services such as long-term care services for the elderly.

As COVID-19 spread, the city refrained from home visits considering the vulnerability of the elderly to infection and instead conducted indirect care services by confirming safety via phone calls. However, in cases where users or their guardians consented or when urgent care was needed, home visit services were provided exceptionally to minimize care gaps.

An official from Incheon City stated, "As COVID-19 has prolonged, there have been many difficulties in caring for the elderly. We will accept new applicants for the customized care service for the elderly and resume direct, visit-based services to do our best in managing the safety of vulnerable elderly individuals."

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