Naju City Completes Distribution of Standing Tables and Chairs to Village Senior Centers

Providing Convenience for Elderly Joint Disease Prevention and Leisure Activities

Naju City in Jeollanam-do has completed ahead of schedule the distribution of standing tables and chairs, a key initiative to improve the traditional sitting culture that strains the joints of elderly residents at village senior centers.

According to the city on the 10th, the distribution of standing tables and chairs was promoted as a campaign pledge during the 8th local government term to prevent joint diseases among seniors using the centers and to enhance convenience in dining and leisure activities.

Naju City has completed the early distribution of standing tables and chairs to village senior centers.
[Photo by Naju City]

Originally planned to be distributed annually from 2022 to 2025, the program was completed by the end of last year, supplying all 620 senior centers due to high satisfaction among the elderly users.

A total project cost of 800 million KRW was invested in the distribution of standing tables and chairs. Considering the area of each senior center and the physical conditions of the elderly, 4-person standing tables and fixed chairs were provided according to the number of users.

Lightweight and sturdy wooden plywood folding tables, which an adult can easily carry and move, were distributed to maximize user convenience and space efficiency with meticulous attention to detail.

Mayor Yoon Byung-tae said, “We have completed the distribution of standing tables and chairs by the end of last year for seniors using the centers who experienced discomfort in joint health, dining, and leisure due to the entrenched sitting culture. We will continue to strive to develop welfare policies that improve the healthy aging and quality of life of our elderly citizens.”

Naju = Kim Yuk-bong, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy baekok@asiae.co.kr

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