Naju-si 'Dementia Safe Village Safety Environment Improvement Project' Receives Positive Response

Published 10 Aug.2021 13:47(KST)

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kang In-gyu) announced on the 10th that it is carrying out the ‘Dementia Safe Village Safety Environment Improvement Project’ targeting five senior centers in Daean-ri, Bannam-myeon, and 80 elderly households.

Through this project, the city installs ‘fall prevention safety bars,’ ‘automatic gas shut-off devices,’ and ‘remote control lights’ in each household exposed to daily life risks due to physical function decline caused by dementia, aging, and other factors.

The Dementia Safety Center launched the ‘Mahan Safety Volunteer Group,’ composed of village residents, to promote the project.

Through preliminary meetings with village chiefs, customized safety and convenience facilities are being provided according to the living environment and needs of dementia patients, those with mild cognitive impairment, seniors aged 80 and above, and seniors aged 60 and above.

The volunteer group plans to conduct post-installation monitoring, including safety accident prevention education for each household, safety inspections, and repairs.

They also plan to promote a mural painting project with village residents to create a dementia-friendly environment.

Mayor Kang In-gyu said, “We are implementing housing environment improvement projects suitable for elderly households to prevent falls and fire accidents in homes,” adding, “We will prepare various support measures for safety and convenience facilities so that elderly people, who spend most of their day at home and village senior centers, can enjoy a healthy old age.”