Gurye County and Chonnam National University Hospital Resume "Early Dementia Screening by a Specialist"

Gurye County in South Jeolla Province announced that it will fully resume "early dementia screening by a specialist" at the Dementia Relief Center in cooperation with Chonnam National University Hospital.

The Gurye County Dementia Relief Center has previously provided specialized early dementia screening and consultations for local seniors by dispatching neurology specialists from Chonnam National University Hospital. However, due to a recent shortage of medical personnel, the dispatch of specialists had been suspended, causing difficulties in maintaining the service.

Gurye County has reorganized its cooperation system with Chonbuk National University Hospital and signed an agreement to dispatch a neurology specialist to the Dementia Safety Center for consultations once a month. Photo by Gurye County

In response, Gurye County has reorganized its cooperation system with Chonnam National University Hospital through ongoing discussions, and signed an agreement to dispatch a neurology specialist to the Dementia Relief Center once a month for medical consultations.

Through this agreement, individuals who have undergone dementia screening and neuropsychological testing will be able to receive consultations from a specialist at the Dementia Relief Center, which is expected to significantly improve medical accessibility for local seniors.

Additionally, Chonnam National University Hospital has agreed to consider gradually increasing the number of specialist dispatches as the medical environment stabilizes in the future.

An official from Gurye County stated, "Through active cooperation with Chonnam National University Hospital, local seniors can now receive specialized dementia consultations close to home," adding, "We will continue to support seniors in leading healthy lives in old age through early detection and systematic management of dementia."

Meanwhile, the Gurye County Public Health Center Dementia Relief Center provides a variety of integrated dementia management services, including early screening programs, dementia prevention programs, financial support for dementia treatment and management, as well as counseling and education for dementia patients and their families.

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