Jeonnam Province Implements Customized Dementia Prevention and Care Policies

Forum of Related Officials and Experts
Exploring Achievements and Future Directions of Ongoing Projects

Jeonnam Province held a Dementia Policy Development Forum on the 18th at the Naju Power Exchange, exchanging various opinions on strengthening region-specific dementia policies. Provided by Jeonnam Province

On the 18th, Jeonnam Province held a Dementia Policy Development Forum at the Korea Power Exchange in Naju, attended by over 200 people including related officials, agencies involved in dementia and elderly care, and academic experts. The forum reviewed dementia prevention and care policies and discussed future directions for development.

The forum began with an opening address by Lee Sangsim, Director of Health and Welfare at Jeonnam Province, who emphasized the need to strengthen dementia policies tailored to the Jeonnam region, which has entered a super-aged society.

This was followed by Kang Il, Director of the Jeonnam Metropolitan Dementia Center, who presented the achievements and future directions of Jeonnam’s dementia management projects, sharing ongoing initiatives and future plans.

During the keynote presentations, Oh Mugyeong, Head of Dementia Policy Planning at the National Dementia Center, introduced the current status and latest trends in the national dementia management project, while Seo Dongmin, Professor at Baekseok University, gave a presentation on “Dementia Policy Directions Following the Implementation of the Integrated Care Support Act.”

In the subsequent comprehensive discussion, led by Um Kiuk, Professor at Kunsan National University, participants engaged in an in-depth discussion on “Integrated Strategies for Dementia Prevention, Management, and Care Tailored to the Characteristics of Jeonnam.”

Jeonnam Province explained its ongoing Jeonnam-type dementia care system, “Safe Camp” healing programs to improve the quality of life for dementia patients and their families, and expanded support for dementia treatment costs, all reflecting the realities of a super-aged society.

Director Lee Sangsim stated, “We will do our best to ensure that people with dementia can live with dignity in their own homes after diagnosis, without having to move to facilities,” adding, “We will establish practical policies that reflect local characteristics and actively collect and incorporate diverse opinions into our policies.”

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