Namwon City Offers 'Dementia Risk Blood Test' for Residents Aged 60-70

First 2,000 Applicants...
Available Until July 14

The Dementia Relief Center at Namwon City Public Health Center in Jeollabuk-do (Director: Han Yongjae) announced on the 22nd that it will conduct "Alzheimer's Dementia Risk Blood Tests" for residents aged 60 to 70 until July 14.

Blood Test for Alzheimer's Dementia Risk. Provided by Namwon City

This blood test is available to the first 2,000 applicants. With just a single blood draw, it measures the concentration of beta-amyloid in the blood to identify individuals at risk of developing dementia 10 to 15 years in advance. The test is free of charge, fully funded by Namwon City.

Citizens who wish to take the test can make a reservation by calling or visiting the Namwon City Dementia Relief Center, the nearest public health subcenter, or public health clinic, and then visit on their scheduled appointment date.

The testing procedure begins with the first-stage dementia cognitive screening test (CIST). If the cognitive assessment result is normal, the second-stage blood test will be conducted. If cognitive decline is suspected in the first-stage test, a "diagnostic test" will be provided for a more precise diagnosis without proceeding to the second-stage blood test.

Testing locations are designated by region. Residents of the urban area must visit Namwon Medical Center directly on their appointment date, while for those in towns and villages, mobile blood testing will be conducted in each region to improve accessibility for participants.

Meanwhile, at the Namwon City Public Health Center's Dementia Relief Center, citizens can receive cognitive training at any time through the city-developed mobile dementia prevention education app "Gieokhari." In addition, personalized counseling and registration management, as well as various support programs such as shelters for patients with mild dementia, protective supplies, and treatment cost assistance, are available.

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