Gangjin-gun Omcheon-myeon Jisahyeop Delivers Walking Aids to Elderly with Mobility Difficulties

Direct Guidance on Usage Through Visit

The Omcheon-myeon Community Security Council delivered 9 walking aids to elderly people with mobility difficulties. / ⓒ Asia Economy

[Gangjin＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] The Community Security Council of Omcheon-myeon, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do (co-chairmen Im Byeong-jo, Song Yong-seop) announced on the 11th that they delivered nine walking aids on the 5th to support the healthy elderly life of seniors with mobility difficulties.

The council discovered 25 candidate recipients through recommendations from village chiefs and selected nine recipients after conducting on-site home visits and surveys.

Thirteen council members who attended the event visited each home while adhering to COVID-19 guidelines, adjusted the walking aids to fit the seniors, and explained how to use them.

Im Byeong-jo, the civilian chairman, said, “We are proud that this newly discovered project, developed while considering the needs of Omcheon-myeon where many elderly residents live, has received high satisfaction from the residents.”

Song Yong-seop, the head of Omcheon-myeon, said, “I hope that seniors who hesitate to go out due to back and leg discomfort can interact more comfortably with their neighbors in the village through the walking aids. We will continue to listen to the difficulties in daily life in the community and strive to enhance the sense of welfare.”

The Omcheon-myeon Community Security Council has been steadily carrying out customized community projects such as installing remote-controlled lights, multicultural family cooking classes, and delivering food for elderly health support.

Gangjin=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su kys86120@asiae.co.kr

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