Jung-gu, the Story of Eliminating Welfare Blind Spots through Visiting Welfare Services?

Jung-gu Pildong 'Knock Knock! Happiness Dream', Actively Improving Housing Conditions for Heatwave-Vulnerable Groups... Dasandong 'Visiting Ssaksseuri Homecare' Checks Well-being, Simple Home Repairs, and Pest Control

After the residential environment improvement project for elderly exposed to heat-related illnesses due to harsh conditions in Pildong, Jung-gu during the heatwave

Jung-gu Pildong, before the residential environment improvement project for elderly exposed to heat-related illnesses due to harsh conditions during the heatwave

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jung-gu (District Mayor Seoyangho) has rolled up its sleeves to check on hidden vulnerable households in the area.

This is to proactively reach out to residents who are struggling with daily life due to the recent heatwave with temperatures exceeding 35℃.

"Knock knock! Grandpa, please open the door!!"

The Pildong Community Service Center in Jung-gu, while continuously checking on heat-vulnerable groups amid the ongoing heatwave, discovered an elderly person suspected of having a heat-related illness.

Recognizing the dangerous situation, they immediately visited the home and attempted to connect welfare resources, but the elderly person was so distrustful and helpless that counseling was impossible, and the house was filled with trash and a severe foul odor.

Despite several visits, knocking on the door, and waiting, the elderly person repeatedly said no help was needed and to leave. They confirmed the elderly person was inside through the window and waited, but seeing no movement, they reported to the police and fire department to check on the elderly person's health condition.

Despite the elderly person's non-response and refusal, they did not give up and continued to try to communicate and persuade them to live in a better environment. Welfare resources available through Dong were quickly provided for house cleaning, wallpapering, and flooring. The Pildong Community Security Council (Chairman Jangseon Park) sponsored home appliances and essentials, securing a comfortable living environment for the elderly person.

Seeing the changed home, the elderly person expressed gratitude, saying, "Thanks to many people who helped, I think I can live comfortably," and added, "I will try to recover physical and mental stability by starting with light exercise."

A representative from the Pildong Community Service Center said, "We all joined forces to help the elderly person who had been living in poor conditions, and seeing them gradually getting healthier gives us a sense of fulfillment. We will do our best in various ways to ensure neighbors in difficult situations are not left out."

Additionally, the Dasan-dong Our Neighborhood Management Office has started operating the 'Visiting Ssaksseuri Home Care.' Among vulnerable housing groups such as basic livelihood security recipients, elderly living alone, and disabled persons, about 30 households selected monthly are visited in advance to check on their well-being and survey their home repair service needs.

Based on the survey, every Friday, the Dasan-dong Our Neighborhood Management Office on-site support team leader and the Job Special Task Force directly visit to provide 'Ssaksseuri Home Care' services, including pest control, simple home repairs, and checking residents' inconveniences.

This helps check on residents who are socially isolated, aiding in depression prevention and alleviating daily life inconveniences to some extent.

Furthermore, the district plans to operate the 'Seoul Salpimi App' from this week to prevent solitary deaths among single-person households. If there is no phone usage for a certain period, the app automatically sends a crisis alert message to the local community center and guardians. This preventive measure aims to respond quickly to dangerous situations and prevent greater risks or safety accidents.

District Mayor Seoyangho said, "I hope warm acts of caring for neighbors like family spread widely in the community," and added, "We will continue steady interest and support so that residents can maintain healthy lives and live stably without any neighbors being left out."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.