[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Oh Ha-geun, the Democratic Party candidate for Suncheon mayor, announced additional pledges on the 20th with a single-minded commitment to thoroughly protect the welfare and health of the elderly.
▲ A Healthy Suncheon for the Elderly
To realize a healthy Suncheon for the elderly, he proposed expanding the distribution of fitness equipment and health measurement devices to senior centers.
In addition, the plan is to provide not only health checkups but also exercise prescriptions for a vibrant old age in the era of 100 years, centered around public health centers.
He also pledged to expand support for non-profit organizations for the elderly.
▲ Realizing a Dementia-Free Suncheon
Among the approximately 40,000 elderly population in Suncheon, the tentatively counted number of dementia patients is about 5,000, exceeding 10% of the elderly population, and the number of dementia patients is increasing day by day.
In response, candidate Oh promised to expand support for dementia treatment and care supplies, increase support for home treatment of elderly dementia patients, and assist low-income families with dementia patients.
▲ Expanding Diverse Social Activities for the Elderly
Currently, 680 senior centers are operating in Suncheon, with membership reaching about 19,000.
The current operating expenses range from 110,000 to 130,000 KRW, and candidate Oh Ha-geun promised to improve the environment by increasing the operating budget for senior centers.
He also pledged to provide activity allowances to senior center presidents and secretaries.
This is a plan to offer a small token of appreciation to the elderly who have been managing the daily affairs of senior centers without any activity allowance until now.
Additionally, he pledged to establish an Integrated Employment Support Center for the Elderly.
Oh Ha-geun, candidate for Suncheon mayor, stated, “With the unwavering heart of a child serving their parents, I will stand at the forefront to protect the health and happiness of the elderly through meticulous policies.”
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