Suncheon City Ranks First Nationwide in Government Dementia Management Assessment

Full Coverage of Diagnostic Test Fees and Outstanding Care Services for All Citizens

The Suncheon City Dementia Relief Center in Jeonnam announced that it achieved first place nationwide among 256 dementia relief centers in Korea in the dementia management performance category of the 2024 National Local Government Joint Evaluation, organized by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

This evaluation comprehensively assessed three areas: the dementia patient registration rate, dementia patient service utilization rate, and caregiver service utilization rate at dementia relief centers.

Suncheon City Dementia Safety Center achieved first place nationwide among 256 dementia safety centers in the 2024 National Local Government Joint Evaluation for Dementia Management, hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Provided by Suncheon City

The city recorded a performance rate of 103.4% in these areas, significantly surpassing the national average of 65.7%. This result is a testament to the excellence of the warm care services provided to dementia patients and their families.

Since 2024, the city has expanded support for dementia diagnostic test fees up to 230,000 KRW, allowing any citizen to receive timely treatment without income restrictions.

A shuttle service for transportation convenience is also provided, supporting dementia patients and their families to access treatment and care services more conveniently.

In addition, the city operates a one-on-one dementia care manager system for high-risk groups, visiting public health clinics and senior welfare facilities to provide customized administrative services.

For two consecutive years, the city has been selected for the Dementia Relief Village Excellent Leading Project contest hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, securing budget support and contributing to the creation of a 'Warm Community Suncheon City.'

A city official stated, "In an aging society, an increase in dementia patients is inevitable, making early detection and management to prevent the progression of dementia more important than ever," and added, "We will continue to raise awareness of dementia, build a sustainable support system, and steadily promote dementia-friendly policies."

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