Changwon Welfare Foundation Takes Steps to Alleviate Economic, Social, and Emotional Difficulties of the Elderly

Expanding Support for Crisis and Vulnerable Elderly through Case Management

The Changwon Welfare Foundation in Gyeongnam announced on the 6th that it will provide customized case management support to alleviate the economic, social, and emotional difficulties of local elderly residents.

Hong Jae-sik, Chairman of the Changwon Welfare Foundation, is giving a briefing.

Since January of this year, the foundation has taken over and is operating three senior welfare centers (Uichang, Seongsan, Masanhappo Senior Welfare Centers) previously managed by the Changwon Facilities Corporation. In addition to existing senior socialization education, counseling, and health support services, it plans to expand community care services through case management and actively work to resolve local issues.

The main components of the community care project include ▲identification and support of beneficiaries in cooperation with administrative agencies ▲outreach services to support vulnerable households during heatwaves and cold spells ▲elderly safety checks and health support services ▲emotional support services linked with local universities.

In particular, the foundation intends to expand cooperation by establishing resource connections, mutual exchanges, and welfare governance through MOUs with various public and private organizations in the region.

Director Hong Jae-sik stated, “The Changwon Welfare Foundation is carrying out various research and project tasks to solve local issues,” adding, “We will make further efforts to improve the welfare level of local senior citizens through the efficient operation of senior welfare centers.”

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