Providing Integrated Welfare Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Introducing Robotic Rehabilitation Therapy

On August 25, Paju City in Gyeonggi Province announced that it will begin trial operations of the Unjeong Danurim Senior and Disabled Welfare Center, which is set to become a new welfare hub in Unjeong New Town, starting from August 27.

Danurim Welfare Center Bird's-Eye View. Provided by Paju City

Danurim Welfare Center Bird's-Eye View. Provided by Paju City

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The Unjeong Danurim Senior and Disabled Welfare Center is an integrated welfare facility designed for both seniors and people with disabilities. It was established to meet the welfare needs of Unjeong New Town residents and to provide customized welfare services.


The trial operation period will run from August 27 to September 27. During this time, users can register as members and receive consultations in various fields. They will have free access to the restaurant and caf? located on the first floor, as well as facilities such as Go, Janggi, billiards, and table tennis provided by the senior welfare center. Fitness rooms located on the second floor of each welfare center will also be available.


The senior welfare center will offer a variety of free special programs, including movie screenings, singing classes, and health lectures, open to all local residents. The welfare center for people with disabilities will run short-term courses in cooking, dance, and crafts, as well as educational programs for families.


In particular, in the field of rehabilitation for people with disabilities, advanced robotic rehabilitation equipment will be introduced to provide professional and systematic rehabilitation services, and opportunities will be created for users to experience the center in a more welcoming way.


After the trial period, starting in October, the senior welfare center will expand its offerings to a total of 46 lifelong learning programs, while the welfare center for people with disabilities will provide 17 programs, including robotic rehabilitation and lifelong education programs. The center aims to establish itself as a new welfare hub in Unjeong New Town, where all local residents can benefit from its services.


Kim Kyoungil, Mayor of Paju, stated, "The Unjeong Danurim Senior and Disabled Welfare Center will serve as an inclusive welfare space for both seniors and people with disabilities, making a significant contribution to the improvement of community welfare. Through the trial operation, we will review the programs and operations to provide even better services when the official opening takes place in October."



For more information, please visit the Paju City website or contact the Unjeong Danurim Senior Welfare Center or the Unjeong Danurim Disabled Welfare Center.


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