Seoul Gangseo-gu, Promoting Korean Medicine Treatment for Elderly Dementia and Depression

Support for Chungmyeongchim Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Prescriptions to Prevent Dementia and Depression... Recruiting First 130 Seniors Aged 60 and Over from September 1

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song) is promoting the 'Elderly Korean Medicine Health Promotion Project' to improve the health and quality of life of local senior citizens.

The Elderly Korean Medicine Health Promotion Project is a program that helps prevent dementia and depression among the elderly through traditional Korean medicine health programs preferred by seniors.

This project targets seniors aged 60 and over residing in Gangseo-gu who are identified as high-risk through dementia and depression screening tests.

Starting from September 1, 130 participants will be recruited on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants will undergo dementia and depression screening tests at Korean medicine clinics designated by the district, and final participants will be selected based on the test results. However, seniors diagnosed by a Korean medicine doctor with moderate or higher dementia or depression are not eligible to participate.

Selected seniors will receive treatments such as Chalmyeong acupuncture (12 to 16 sessions) and herbal medicine prescriptions (granules or decoctions) at one of nine designated Korean medicine clinics near their residence, along with individual health consultations. All costs are fully covered.

Seniors wishing to participate can apply by phone to the Medical Department of the Gangseo-gu Public Health Center.

Mayor Noh Hyun-song stated, “Through this project, we expect not only to prevent cognitive decline and depression among seniors but also to raise community awareness about the mental health of the elderly.” He added, “We will continue to strive to provide various health management services for the healthy aging of our seniors.”

For more details, please contact the Medical Department of Gangseo-gu Office.

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