Yangju-dong Community Security Council in Yangsan City Holds 'Yangju Life Cafe' Event

Creating Communication Spaces for the Elderly to Support Active and Healthy Aging

The Yangju-dong Community Security Council in Yangsan-si, Gyeongnam (Public Chairman, Dongjang Oh Su-hyun; Private Chairman, Kim Seong-dae) held the ‘Yangju Life Cafe’ event on the 28th in the large conference room of the Administrative Welfare Center, inviting 20 elderly residents aged 70 and above from the district.

Yangju-dong Community Security Council of Yangsan City held the 'Yangju Life Cafe' event.

This event was prepared to provide a communication space for vulnerable elderly residents living in Yangju-dong to support a lively and healthy old age. Attending seniors received simple beauty treatments and makeup, took photos at the photo zone, and enjoyed leisure time while operating a tea house.

Additionally, the city health center checked the blood pressure and blood sugar levels of the attending seniors and conducted dementia and health consultations. In particular, the council members gathered the day before the event to personally decorate the interior of the venue, and on the day of the event, most members participated by providing makeup and photo shoots, serving tea, coffee, and snacks, and spending enjoyable time chatting with the seniors.

One elderly participant said, “Honestly, I just came today, but after getting my hair trimmed, taking fun photos, chatting with people of similar age, and singing along together, I feel good as if I have momentarily returned to my youth.”

Dongjang Oh Su-hyun and Private Chairman Kim Seong-dae said, “It is gratifying to see the elderly, who usually spend their time quietly, enjoying themselves even for a short while. We also express our gratitude to the council members who actively participated in preparing and conducting the event.”

Yangju Life Cafe is the signature specialized project of the Yangju-dong Community Security Council for 2024. The photos taken will be made into small frames and the council members will personally visit the elderly to check on their well-being and deliver the photos.

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