Seo-gu, Gwangju Expands "Mobile Early Dementia Screening" for Systematic Management

Mobile Screening Conducted at 18 Neighborhood Community Service Centers

Seo-gu District in Gwangju Metropolitan City will conduct "Mobile Early Dementia Screening" for all 18 neighborhoods in the district to strengthen early detection of dementia and improve access to screening services.

This screening will be conducted from March 17 to June 30, 2026. For residents who have difficulty visiting the Dementia Relief Center, staff will visit each neighborhood community service center to provide screening and consultation on-site.

The screening is available to Seo-gu residents aged 60 or older who have not been diagnosed with dementia. The main method is the Cognitive Impairment Screening Test (CIST), which assesses memory, attention, language function, and reasoning and judgment.

If the test results suggest possible dementia, the Dementia Relief Center will provide additional diagnostic tests, such as neuropsychological assessments. If necessary, patients will be referred to partner hospitals for differential diagnosis, ensuring accurate diagnosis and systematic management.

Seo-gu will offer counseling and information needed for dementia prevention and management during the screening process, and guide residents on how to access additional support through the Dementia Relief Center's programs. In addition, Seo-gu plans to visit welfare centers and other senior facilities to provide early dementia screening services.

Lee Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu, stated, "If dementia is detected early and managed appropriately, it is possible to slow the progression of symptoms and improve quality of life. We will expand mobile screening services to make it easier and more convenient for seniors to get tested close to home, and we are committed to actively supporting dementia prevention and management."

Meanwhile, through last year's early dementia screening, Seo-gu identified and connected over 190 dementia patients to treatment and management services.

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