Jeongeup-si to Operate 'Dementia Family Healing Program' Starting Next Month on the 6th

[Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] The Jeongeup City Dementia Safety Center in Jeollabuk-do is operating a ‘Dementia Family Healing Program’ for families of dementia patients due to the rapid increase in dementia patients caused by population aging.

According to the city on the 27th, the ‘Dementia Family Healing Program’ was prepared to provide some rest to families who are physically and mentally exhausted from caring for dementia patients and to help relieve depression and stress.

The program will be conducted once a week from the 6th to the 27th of next month, featuring laughter gymnastics, recreational games, laughter clapping, and stress-relieving hand play as laughter recreation activities.

Along with explanations about the benefits of laughter, participants will reduce physical and psychological stress through various programs such as singing while clapping and hand movements.

The city expects that this project will provide rest and recharging time for families of dementia patients and that patient families will form bonds, activating self-help groups and the like.

A health center official said, “This program will be an opportunity for families of dementia patients to relieve depression and stress and to communicate about dementia prevention and health issues,” adding, “We will continue to expand and operate services for families of dementia patients.”

Meanwhile, the ‘Dementia Family Healing Program’ is a cultural activity and program conducted to alleviate social isolation and stress of patients and families whose social activities have been cut off after a dementia diagnosis.

This month, in connection with Naejangsan National Park, support was provided to relieve depression and restore psychological stability through forest walking, forest gymnastics, forest meditation, and forest foot baths.

For more details, please contact the Dementia Safety Center.

Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil gjg7070@asiae.co.kr

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