Preventing Falls Among Vulnerable Groups with "Safe Handrails"... Cheolma-myeon in Gijang Establishes Public-Private Safety Network

Cheolma-myeon in Gijang County, Busan, is taking full-fledged action to install "Safe Handrails" for vulnerable groups with limited mobility.

The Cheolma-myeon Administrative Welfare Center (headed by Shin Juyeon) announced on the 15th that, together with the Cheolma-myeon Community Security Council (chaired by Lee Sangyeon) and the Gijang Regional Self-Support Center (headed by Lee Seonju), it signed the "Safe Handrail Business Agreement" on the 14th and established a cooperative system to prevent fall accidents.

Cheolma-myeon Administrative Welfare Center is signing the "Safe Handrail Business Agreement" with the Cheolma-myeon Community Security Council and Gijang Regional Self-Support Center. Provided by Gijang County

The "Safe Handrail" project is a specialized welfare initiative by the Cheolma-myeon Community Security Council, which installs safety handrails in bathrooms to help elderly residents and those with limited mobility live safely in their homes. Under this agreement, handrails will be installed in 15 households identified as vulnerable to safety risks in the community.

The council is actively identifying individuals at risk, while the Self-Support Center is responsible for the installation of the handrails, showcasing a notable example of public-private cooperation for community-based welfare. The project is evaluated as reflecting a commitment to not only providing physical safety measures but also reaching out to neighbors in blind spots and offering practical assistance.

Lee Sangyeon, chair of the Cheolma-myeon Community Security Council, emphasized, "We will work even more proactively to identify and recommend those neighbors who are in desperate need of support so that essential assistance can reach them."

Lee Seonju, head of the Gijang Regional Self-Support Center, stated, "We will do our utmost to ensure that vulnerable groups can enjoy safer and more comfortable daily lives."

Shin Juyeon, head of Cheolma-myeon, said, "This agreement is a good example of a customized welfare model that reflects the characteristics of the local community," adding, "The public and private sectors will work hand in hand to focus on improving the quality of life for residents."

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