Haman Public Health Center Signs Early Dementia Screening Agreement with Ara Hanguk Hospital

Exterior view of the Dementia Safety Center located in Gunbuk-myeon, Haman. (Photo by Haman Public Health Center)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Choi Hyun-joo] The Haman Public Health Center in Gyeongnam announced on the 20th that it signed a business agreement with Ara Hanguk Hospital on the 19th to promote an early dementia screening project.

Through the agreement, the institutions plan to conduct dementia screenings for residents aged 60 and over due to the rapid increase in dementia patients caused by the recent rise in the elderly population and changes in dietary habits.

The screening will be initially conducted at the Dementia Safety Center, and if cognitive decline or suspicious signs are observed, a detailed examination will be referred to the early screening partner hospital, where specialized dementia diagnosis and differential tests will be performed.

Both institutions agreed to cooperate on matters including ▲division of work and payment of project expenses ▲confidentiality related to screening ▲mutual compliance for smooth screening ▲agreement on any changes through detailed examinations.

Kang Kyung-hee, head of the Public Health Center, said, “If dementia is treated with medication from the early stages, the onset and worsening of symptoms can be delayed,” adding, “Through this agreement, the Dementia Safety Center and Ara Hanguk Hospital will do their best in prevention and management with promptness and expertise in dementia diagnosis.”

Meanwhile, patients confirmed with dementia through the examination can register at the county Dementia Safety Center to receive treatment support and cognitive rehabilitation program services.

In addition, if the household’s average monthly income nationwide is 120% or less, the examination costs are supported.

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