Seocho-gu, Dementia Prevention Service Demand Survey

Dementia Prevention Activities and Awareness Survey for All Residents Aged 60 (Born in 1960)... Plans to Prepare Customized Dementia Prevention Programs Based on Survey Results

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Seocho-gu (District Mayor Eunhee Jo) is conducting a dementia prevention service demand survey over three months from July to September targeting about 5,900 residents aged 60 (born in 1960) who are preparing for a healthy and active second chapter of life.

Recently, early-onset dementia (dementia under age 65), also called "young dementia," has been on the rise, increasing the need for dementia prevention activities among middle-aged groups.

The district is surveying dementia-related awareness among residents aged 60, who have reached the recommended age for early dementia screening, to support dementia prevention activities and develop appropriate programs.

This survey can be participated in by accessing the link on the Seocho-gu Office and Seocho-gu Dementia Safety Center websites or by scanning the QR code on the mailed notice sent before the survey.

For those unable to participate online, in-person visits for the survey are planned. The survey takes about 15 minutes and includes questions on knowledge about dementia, attitudes, participation in prevention activities, and desired future dementia prevention activities.

This is the first dementia prevention service survey targeting a specific age group, expected to help create age-tailored dementia prevention programs and establish welfare policies needed by the elderly.

Additionally, based on the survey results, better health information will be provided to residents.

For questions about the "dementia prevention service demand" survey, contact the Seocho-gu Dementia Safety Center.

Seocho-gu has previously received great response by implementing the "Smart Senior Project," which allows seniors to experience AI robots, virtual reality, and one-person media broadcasting to help them adapt to the rapidly changing IT environment.

Also, Seocho-gu was the first nationwide to develop an educational kiosk program and deploy it in local community centers and senior welfare centers to ensure no seniors feel digitally excluded.

Furthermore, education on online shopping and various smartphone app usage is provided to help seniors adapt to the untact (contactless) era.

District Mayor Eunhee Jo stated, “Through this survey, we expect to manage dementia risk factors in advance and encourage residents to practice dementia prevention habits in daily life,” adding, “We will continue to prepare various dementia programs to create a ‘Seocho where aging is joyful.’”

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