"Apply for Customized Elderly Care Service"... Bucheon City Launches Effort to Identify Vulnerable Seniors

Bucheon City Hall

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Bucheon City, Gyeonggi Province, will launch an intensive promotion of the Customized Care Service for the Elderly for one month starting at the end of July to identify vulnerable elderly people who are experiencing increased social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Customized Care Service for the Elderly provides personalized services to support a comfortable old age for seniors.

A life support worker checks in one-on-one and provides services such as ▲participatory programs ▲physical, mental health, and life education ▲daily living support (accompanying outings, cleaning, meal assistance) ▲linkage to private sponsorship ▲expansion of specialized projects for reclusive and depressive elderly.

The support targets low-income elderly aged 65 or older (basic livelihood security recipients, near-poverty class) or basic pension recipients who require care. Those who are long-term care insurance grade holders or beneficiaries of similar home care services provided by the state or local governments are excluded.

Applications can be made by visiting the administrative welfare center at the address registered on the resident registration with an ID card, or by proxy, or by phone, fax, or mail. For consultation by phone, inquiries can be made to the Bucheon City Call Center (032-320-3000) for guidance.

A Bucheon City official said, "As the closure of elderly facilities such as senior welfare centers and senior citizen centers continues due to the prolonged COVID-19 situation, care for seniors complaining of depression is important," and urged residents to take active interest in identifying vulnerable elderly people.

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