Jangseong-gun Resumes Operation of 'Visiting Dementia Patient Shelter'

[Jangseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu] Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 25th that it will resume the operation of the ‘Visiting Dementia Patient Shelter’.

Dementia is a condition where early detection and treatment can lead to complete recovery or suppress progression to severe stages and improve symptoms, making early detection and treatment crucial above all.

To this end, starting next month, the county plans to operate cognitive training programs for dementia patients by touring the town and township health centers. Through cognitive stimulation activities such as total crafts, horticultural therapy, and yoga, the program aims to prevent symptom deterioration in elderly dementia patients who have difficulty visiting the centers.

The county also plans to conduct dementia screening tests alongside the program operation.

A health center official stated, “Dementia is a disease that can be sufficiently overcome through early screening and systematic treatment,” and added, “We urge those who wish to be screened or have elderly people around them who need help not to hesitate to contact us.”

Meanwhile, true to its reputation as the ‘Number One Place for Dementia Treatment,’ the county is promoting various projects for dementia prevention and treatment, including operating dementia prevention classes, supporting dementia screening fees, and providing dementia treatment medication and care supplies.

Additionally, recognizing dementia as a social issue that the community must overcome together in an aging society, the county continuously encourages community participation by designating dementia overcoming leading organizations.

For more details, please contact the Dementia Safety Center or the Dementia Counseling Call Center.

Jangseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jo Hangyu chg6001@asiae.co.kr

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