Jangseong-gun and Yeongcheon Taxi Join Hands for Dementia Safety Taxi Mobility Convenience Service

Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do signed a 'Dementia Safety Taxi Mobility Convenience (Shuttle) Service Business Agreement' with Youngcheon Taxi Co., Ltd. the day before.

According to the county on the 6th, the 'Dementia Safety Taxi Mobility Convenience Service' provides transportation convenience so that dementia patients and their caregivers can safely travel from home to the Dementia Safety Center or hospital.

Jangseong County signed a business agreement with Yeongcheon Taxi Co., Ltd. on the 5th for the 'Dementia Safety Taxi Mobility Convenience (Pickup and Drop-off) Service.'
[Photo by Jangseong County]

Since starting operation in September last year, it has received high praise from patients and their families.

The taxi operation hours are determined according to the Dementia Safety Center program operation hours and examination schedules.

The county secured an additional 5 million won in project funds this year to enable more residents to use the service.

‘Dementia Partner Education’ for dementia safety taxi drivers and publicity for residents in blind spots of dementia management will also be conducted.

County Governor Kim Han-jong said, “The Dementia Safety Taxi Mobility Convenience Service will reduce the caregiving burden on families of dementia patients,” and added, “We will continue to make efforts to create a dementia-safe environment.”

Jangseong = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Han-gyu Jo baekok@asiae.co.kr

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