Hampyeong-gun Successfully Holds 5th Dementia Safe Village Resident Briefing and Community Meeting

Various Dementia Programs Scheduled to Operate Until November

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Hampyeong-gun Public Health Center held a resident business briefing session in Yongsu Village, Nasan-myeon, designated as the 5th Dementia Safe Village on the 26th of last month.

According to Hampyeong-gun on the 7th, the Dementia Safe Village project aims to create a dementia-friendly environment through awareness improvement so that dementia patients and their families can freely participate in social activities.

Before full-scale operation, the county held an operations committee meeting with public institutions and village representatives at the Nasan-myeon office on the 30th of last month to discuss operational plans.

This project targets village residents aged 60 and over, individuals with cognitive decline, and dementia patients.

The county plans to operate dementia partner training, dementia-safe environment creation, and customized dementia programs until November.

In addition, dementia screening tests for early detection will be conducted for seniors aged 60 and over, along with dementia awareness education for residents.

Jung Myunghee, head of the Public Health Center, said, “Dementia is most effectively treated with the interest and love of those around,” adding, “We hope the Dementia Safe Village will serve as an opportunity to resolve negative perceptions about dementia.”

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