Jindo-gun Operates Customized Dementia Prevention Program

Published 04 Jul.2023 17:48(KST)

From Dementia Prevention to Management... Programs for Dementia Patients and Caregiving Families

The Dementia Safety Center in Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do, operated a customized dementia prevention program for local residents.

According to the county on the 4th, the customized dementia prevention program includes the shelter program for dementia patients called "Precious My Memory," and for those aged 60 and over, the "Brain Strong Dementia Prevention Class" and the "Dudumchit Dementia Prevention Class."

A customized dementia prevention program was operated for local residents. <br>[Photo by Jindo-gun]

A customized dementia prevention program was operated for local residents.
[Photo by Jindo-gun]

The dementia patient shelter program "Precious My Memory" was conducted to improve the physical health and cognitive function of dementia patients registered at the Dementia Safety Center through activities such as △coloring book education △Komjilak mind care education △craft classes for hand stimulation △Silver Hula Dance for muscle strength enhancement.

Also, the "Brain Strong Dementia Prevention Class" and the "Dudumchit Dementia Prevention Class" were held once a week, providing various educational sessions that help reduce dementia risk factors and promote healthy lifestyle habits for dementia prevention.

In particular, for families exhausted from caring for dementia patients, the center operated the "Hearing" family class, the "Eoullim" self-help group, and healing programs, providing correct dementia patient care information and rest, which received great responses.

A representative of the Jindo-gun Dementia Safety Center said, "We recognize that dementia is no longer a disease only for the elderly, and to prevent dementia, regular checkups and healthy lifestyle habits must be cultivated," adding, "We will continue to operate various programs for dementia prevention and strive to create a healthy Jindo."