Gwangju Seo-gu Operates 'Care Services' Including Customized Housing Environment for the Elderly

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Seo Daeseok) is implementing care service projects that create a suitable living environment for the elderly and support health, medical care, and daily life.

On the 29th, Seo-gu announced that it has signed a business agreement with LH Korea Land and Housing Corporation and the Urban Corporation and is operating 104 households in Ssangchon Jugong Apartments and 10 households in Geumho Siyoung Apartments as Care Safety Housing.

The narrow and inconvenient structure of the old permanent rental apartments inevitably creates a vulnerable environment for elderly residents.

In particular, frequent accidents such as falls or slips occur due to high thresholds and slippery bathroom floors, threatening the safety of the elderly.

To prevent such accidents, occupational therapists visit the households directly, check the health status and obstacles in the home, and then proceed with home repairs reflecting the needs of the elderly residents.

The biggest obstacle for the elderly, thresholds, are removed, and anti-slip tiles are installed in bathrooms along with height-adjustable washbasins to prevent falls and improve convenience.

Last year, the district was recognized for its contribution to the creation of Care Safety Housing and the revitalization of housing welfare projects, receiving the Grand Prize at the 3rd Korea Housing Welfare Culture Awards and the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Award at the 16th Housing Welfare Festival.

A Seo-gu official said, “We will continue to promote customized housing support projects for the elderly that combine Care Safety Housing creation with AI care services.”

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