Brain Youth Recovery!... Yeongdeungpo-gu Operates Dementia Prevention Homeschooling

Easy-to-Follow Dementia Prevention Program 'Homeschooling Home Run' at Home
Physical Exercise, Workbook Activities, Brain Training Quizzes 5 Days a Week... Participation and Progress Monitored by Phone
Building a Comprehensive Dementia Safety Net from Prevention to Treatment for a Happy Old Age

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Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) is operating ‘Home-Learn’ to enable seniors to engage in physical activities and brain training at home for dementia prevention.

As the population ages rapidly, the incidence of dementia is increasing every year. In response, the district has prepared ‘Home-Learn’ so that seniors who have difficulty moving around, spend most of their time indoors, or find it hard to visit the Dementia Safety Center can participate in dementia prevention activities at home.

‘Home-Learn’ follows a weekly 5-day study schedule consisting of the first period exercise class, the second period worksheet activities, and the third period brain training quizzes. In the exercise class, seniors watch the ‘Eusha Eusha Stretching’ video uploaded on the YouTube channel ‘Yeongdeungpo-gu Dementia Safety Center’ and follow simple stretching and calisthenics. Then, using cognitive worksheets produced by the Dementia Safety Center, they engage in cognitive activities such as calculations, word association, and coloring to enhance memory, thinking skills, and problem-solving abilities. The brain training quizzes are conducted daily via smartphone through the KakaoTalk channel ‘Yeongdeungpo-gu Dementia Safety Center - Wise Brain Classroom,’ where participants solve dementia prevention quizzes to keep their brains healthy.

Additionally, staff members regularly monitor participation rates and learning progress through phone calls, also taking care of the seniors’ health.

Currently, about 40 seniors are participating in ‘Home-Learn.’ One senior who has been participating for a year shared, “After following the exercises or solving quizzes and leaving attendance comments, the teachers encourage us, which makes me feel rewarded and motivated to participate every day.”

Any senior aged 60 or older residing in the district can participate.

Choi Ho-kwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, stated, “For dementia prevention, small but consistent physical activity and cognitive training in daily life are important. We will actively work on dementia prevention, early detection, and treatment so that seniors can enjoy a happy old age.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.