Muan-gun Recruits Participants for Dementia Patient Program 'Memory Flower Rest Area'

Published 05 Sep.2023 15:54(KST)

The Dementia Safety Center in Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced on the 5th that it will recruit 30 participants on a first-come, first-served basis by the 12th for the ‘Memory Flower Rest Area’ program, which will be held every Wednesday and Friday from the 13th to the 25th.

Exterior view of Muan-gun Dementia Relief Center [Photo by Muan-gun]

The program will be held free of charge at the Muan-gun Dementia Safety Center for 15 participants in the morning session (9 AM to 12 PM) and 15 participants in the afternoon session (1 PM to 4:30 PM). Those who wish to participate can apply after a phone consultation with the Muan-gun Dementia Safety Center.

The ‘Memory Flower Rest Area,’ designed for patients with mild dementia, is a specialized cognitive stimulation program aimed at preventing the worsening of dementia and promoting social contact and interaction. It will consist of △Cognitive Enhancement Classes △Cultural Classes △Craft Classes △Art Classes.

A representative from the Dementia Safety Center said, “We hope this program will improve the quality of life for dementia patients and their families and reduce the caregiving burden on families.”