'Wriggle, Wriggle Awakening Memories'... Goryeong-gun Operates Dementia Patient Shelter Program

Goryeong-gun, North Gyeongsang Province, operated the first session of its specialized cognitive health program, the '1st Dementia Patient Shelter Program,' on the 10th to help prevent the worsening of dementia and improve the quality of life for seniors.

Goryeong County operates a dementia patient respite program. Photo by Goryeong County

This program targets seniors registered at the Dementia Relief Center and runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from March 10 to May 30.

The 1st Dementia Patient Shelter Program focuses on providing customized cognitive training and a variety of activities for seniors, with participation from dementia specialists and various instructors. The aim of this program is to help seniors spend more enjoyable and meaningful time while contributing to the improvement of their cognitive functions.

Additionally, by safely protecting seniors at the shelter during the day, the program helps reduce burnout and caregiving burdens for the main guardians and families of dementia patients.

County Governor Lee Namcheol said, "Through this patient shelter program, we expect to enhance the potential remaining abilities of dementia patients and alleviate the quality of life and caregiving burden for families," adding, "The county will continue to operate various support programs for dementia patients and their families to promote the health and happiness of the local community."

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