Gwangju Buk-gu Implements Free Delivery Service for Dementia Patient Care Supplies

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Moon In) announced on the 25th that it will carry out the ‘Free Delivery Service of Care Supplies for Dementia Patients,’ which delivers necessary items to dementia patients free of charge.

The delivery service, implemented for the first time this year, was prepared to prevent COVID-19 infection and to reduce the economic burden on caregivers and families of dementia patients.

The service is available to dementia patients registered at the Buk-gu Dementia Safety Center. Care supplies consisting of adult diapers, wet wipes, waterproof mats, and anti-slip products will be delivered free of charge to their homes.

Until now, caregivers or family members of dementia patients had to visit the Dementia Safety Center in person to receive supplies.

Care supplies are provided free of charge within the budget for one year from the application date, and recipients of basic living subsidies and lower-income groups can receive support regardless of the period.

To apply for care supplies, applicants must visit the Buk-gu Dementia Safety Center with identification (of both the recipient and the applicant) and required documents such as prescriptions.

Moon In, Mayor of Buk-gu, said, “The Buk-gu Dementia Safety Center supports not only care supplies but also early dementia screening, treatment cost support, and identification tags for wandering elderly.” He added, “We will continue to provide systematic integrated dementia management services to help residents experiencing dementia and their families.”

Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong bong2910@asiae.co.kr

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