Gwangjin-gu Creates Dementia-Safe Village with 3D Murals

Painting Murals on Senior Center Building Walls to Create Dementia-Friendly Environment

Aiming to Promote Dementia Prevention and Raise Awareness

Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) painted a three-dimensional mural on the wall of Jayang 2-dong Senior Center No. 1 in early July as part of creating a dementia-safe village. The goal is to improve the perception of elderly facilities, create a dementia-friendly environment, increase social interest, and build a consensus.

Jayang 2-dong Senior Center No. 1 is located alongside Geummorae Park, equipped with playgrounds, benches, and exercise equipment, serving as a resting space for neighborhood residents of various generations, from children to the elderly.

The Gwangjin-gu Dementia Safety Center, which carried out the mural project, refurbished the senior center building walls with bright and vivid colors to create a village where living with dementia is not uncomfortable.

The front of the senior center features a three-dimensional depiction of "a calm seaside with gentle waves," while the side wall shows "people climbing a mountain," creating a lively and fresh atmosphere. On one wall, dementia prevention rules such as "Walking is the most representative way to prevent dementia" were inscribed. Additionally, after painting, a coating was applied to prevent the paint from peeling easily.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, stated, "Preventing dementia is important, but improving awareness about dementia is equally crucial," adding, "We will do our best to ensure that dementia patients, their families, and local residents can all live healthily together through various support measures in the future."

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