Geochang-gun Strengthens Visit Services for Vulnerable Groups in Preparation for Cold Wave
Phone Calls, Texts, or Visits to Check on Elderly Living Alone and Chronic Disease Patients
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam announced on the 21st that it will strengthen visiting health management for 1,056 vulnerable people to health in preparation for the winter cold wave.
Health center visiting health management personnel will check the safety of vulnerable groups such as elderly living alone, those with mobility difficulties, and chronic disease patients through phone calls, text messages, and home visits in compliance with quarantine guidelines, and will educate them on lifestyle rules to prevent cold-related illnesses.
Cold-related illnesses are diseases that can harm the human body due to direct exposure to cold, with hypothermia and frostbite being representative examples.
For chronic disease patients such as those with hypertension and diabetes, sudden temperature changes can cause blood pressure to rise abruptly and worsen symptoms, so caution is needed against sudden exposure to cold and excessive physical activity.
The county plans to promote behavioral guidelines for preventing cold-related illnesses, such as light indoor exercise, adequate hydration and balanced nutrition intake, maintaining an appropriate indoor temperature (18~20℃), checking the perceived temperature (avoiding outdoor activities when the weather is cold), and maintaining body temperature by wearing warm clothes when going out. In addition, health and safety supplies such as thermal socks and masks will be provided to thoroughly prepare against damage caused by the cold wave.
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Gu In-mo, the mayor of Geochang-gun, said, “Although the weather is cold, we will carefully watch over our residents so that they can have a safe winter with warm hearts,” and added, “I hope that warm interest will be given to elderly living alone and vulnerable groups around us during the winter.”
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