Instead of Strollers, 'Silber Car' Has Arrived! ... Yeongju-si Dansan-myeon Social Security Council Gifts Walkers to Seniors

The Community Security Council of Dansan-myeon, Yeongju-si, Gyeongbuk, gifted walking aids to elderly people living alone in the area on the 13th.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The Community Security Council of Dansan-myeon, Yeongju-si, Gyeongbuk, carried out a silver cart support project on the 13th.

The council is promoting the silver cart project considering the reality that as people enter old age, muscle mass decreases and balance deteriorates, making it easy to break bones if they fall while walking or taking a stroll.

Using a cane or walking aid that fits the body can compensate for the lack of muscle strength and balance, but due to the burden of purchase costs, many use secondhand strollers.

Experts point out that strollers can slip and cause safety accidents when going downhill, on slopes, or when pushed with force, so walkers made for walking assistance should be used.

The council prepared 20 silver carts, which are walking aids for the elderly, with donations collected through the ‘Ttaon Relay’ fundraising campaign for the safe exercise and stroll of the elderly.

The silver carts, which will serve as the legs for the elderly, were delivered to 20 elderly people living alone in the area.

An elderly person who received a silver cart said, “I used to pull around an old stroller, so I am very grateful to receive such a good walking aid.”

Chairman Heo Ik-jeong said, “I am glad to support the mobility of the elderly,” and added, “We will continue this project sustainably so that all elderly people in Dansan-myeon can move around comfortably.”

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