‘Happy Seniors in Haenam-gun’ Customized Services Draw Attention

Actively Promoting Projects in Elderly Welfare Sector Including Expansion of Job Programs

Haenam-gun Samsan-myeon Senior Citizens' Day Event ⓒ Asia Economy

[Haenam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do is making every effort to improve welfare services for the elderly population, which accounts for 33% of the total population.

According to the county on the 22nd, the elderly population aged 65 and over in Haenam-gun is about 22,500, accounting for 33.4% of the total population.

Accordingly, Haenam-gun is investing 94.5 billion KRW, more than half of the total welfare budget of 174.7 billion KRW, in elderly welfare policies to provide various tangible welfare services.

In particular, despite the difficulties caused by COVID-19, the county secured 2,072 senior jobs, an increase of 200 compared to last year, and a budget of 7.4 billion KRW, greatly contributing to ensuring a healthy old age and economic stability for those aged 65 and over.

To prepare for safety accidents at senior centers, which serve as leisure spaces for village elders, all 592 senior centers have been enrolled in fire and liability insurance. Additionally, 240 million KRW has been invested in renovation projects such as wallpapering, flooring, boilers, and restrooms to ensure comfortable and healthy facility use.

This year, the construction of new senior centers, the greatest wish of the elders in Sanim-myeon and Bukil-myeon, is underway and expected to be completed within the year.

Furthermore, along with the sound operation of public bathhouses in 12 eup and myeon, from December this year, discount coupons for hairdressing and beauty services will be provided to seniors aged 80 and over.

Especially, customized care services, health safety alert services, and health management services are being expanded for about 2,600 elderly living alone who require care.

Through support for 65 elderly nursing care facilities and home long-term care institutions, systematic long-term care services will continue to be provided.

In addition, one more Ttangkkeut Bogumjari, a communal living house for elderly living alone that has received great response, will be added, bringing the total to 50 facilities operated from next year.

County Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan stated, “The happiness of the elderly in the county is directly connected to the happiness of all residents, to the extent that the phrase ‘100-year-old era’ does not feel awkward. We will develop and implement various administrative services so that they can lead healthy and vibrant old lives.”

Meanwhile, Haenam-gun is holding Senior Citizens' Day events by eup and myeon from the 21st to the 29th in celebration of the Month of Respect for the Elderly in October. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, this year’s simplified events included a commemorative ceremony and awarded commendations from the governor and county governor to 45 individuals who have served the local community and neighbors and led exemplary lives.

Haenam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun kh0424@asiae.co.kr

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