Jongno-gu "Get Free Dementia Screening at Dong Resident Center"

Operation of Mobile Memory Recharge Stations

Jongno-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Jeong Munheon) will operate the ‘Visiting Memory Recharge Station’ at 16 community service centers in the district from March to August this year and provide free dementia screening services.

With the aim of delivering accurate information about dementia and aiding early detection, the program will visit each community service center once a week during the period to conduct cognitive screening tests, dementia prevention education, and related consultations.

Until the end of this year, free monthly dementia screenings will also be conducted at designated health screening centers in each zone, including the Jongno Senior Welfare Center Muak Center, Wellness Center, Myeongnyun Health Promotion Center, and Dongbu Clinic.

The screening is conducted in a one-on-one Q&A format by professionally trained staff. The process takes about 20 minutes, and participants must bring a valid ID. If dementia is suspected after the test, continuous and comprehensive dementia management services are available, ranging from detailed examinations to support for medication costs and treatment management fees.

Additionally, Jongno-gu implements integrated management according to the stages of dementia progression, centered around the Jongno-gu Dementia Safety Center.

Customized case management and provision of care supplies for patients, in-depth counseling and self-help groups to alleviate family difficulties, and healing programs are also provided. Various campaigns to improve social awareness of dementia are continuously carried out. For more details, visit the Jongno-gu Dementia Safety Center website or contact them by phone.

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