Gyeongsan-si Implements Support Program for Families and Caregivers of Dementia Patients

Gyeongsan City will implement various support projects for families and caregivers of dementia patients starting from the 20th.

Gyeongsan Public Health Center provides various educational programs for families and caregivers of dementia patients. Provided by Gyeongsan City

This project consists of the Haealim Family Classroom, self-help groups, and healing programs, focusing on helping caregivers enhance their understanding of dementia and caregiving while alleviating psychological burdens.

The Haealim Family Classroom is an educational course aimed at strengthening the capabilities of families of dementia patients by teaching correct understanding of dementia and caregiving skills.

Additionally, both online (Doran Doran self-help group) and offline self-help groups will be operated to share dementia-related information, share caregiving burdens, and support emotional support and prevention of social isolation.

As part of the healing program, the "Well-Dying Autobiography" allows dementia patients and their families to write autobiographies together, fostering emotional communication and increasing mutual understanding. Furthermore, various healing programs such as the Gyeongsan Healing Forest experience and barefoot walking are planned to be operated.

An Byeongsuk, Director of the Public Health Center, said, “We hope this support project for families and caregivers of dementia patients will help reduce caregiving burdens and assist in the psychological stability and capability enhancement of caregivers,” adding, “We plan to continue expanding various support projects for dementia families in the future.”

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