Gwangju Seo-gu, Recruiting Students for Dementia Care University 'IT Cheongchun Department'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Seo Dae-seok) announced on the 11th that it is recruiting students for the ‘IT Youth Department’ at the Dementia Safety University to minimize the gap in dementia prevention management caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

This program will accept 50 applicants until the 20th of this month and will be conducted over 12 weeks from November 1 to November 30.

Additionally, students will be provided with learning smart devices equipped with a mobile cognitive function enhancement program created by mental health experts, enabling dementia prevention cognitive activities at home.

The course will be operated using the ‘Senior Healthcare’ online program, with weekly video calls to check learning progress and conduct video classes.

In October, Seo-gu plans to hold a dementia awareness improvement contest at Omae Bulmang Healing Park within Pungam Life Sports Park, a dementia-themed park, and in November, various cultural events and outdoor programs such as forest interpretation programs will be operated.

A Seo-gu official said, “The operation of the ‘IT Youth Department’ will greatly help improve the cognitive abilities and relieve depression of elderly residents socially isolated due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic,” adding, “We will develop and provide various programs to ensure there is no gap in dementia prevention management.”

For more details, please contact the Dementia Policy Team at the Seo-gu Dementia Safety Center.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho sdhs6751@asiae.co.kr

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