Hwaseong-si Dongbu Health Center Operates 'Visiting Health Senior Centers'

Providing Programs for Physical Activity Enhancement, Oral Health Promotion, and Chronic Disease Prevention

Hwaseong City in Gyeonggi Province is conducting the 'Visiting Senior Health Center' project targeting senior centers in the eastern region.

This project is a customized health program that provides physical activity enhancement, oral health promotion, and education on chronic disease prevention and management for seniors aged 60 and over who use the senior centers.

The city plans to operate the program at six senior centers, three each in the first and second halves of the year, from this month through November. Senior centers wishing to apply should submit their applications via email or visit the Hwaseong City Eastern Public Health Center by the 14th.

Selected senior centers will have health programs conducted 12 times, once a week, by public health center staff and external instructors. The main programs include ▲physical activity (exercise) programs ▲oral health education ▲prevention and management of cardiovascular and chronic diseases.

Shim Jeong-sik, director of Hwaseong City Eastern Public Health Center, said, "Through this project, we will provide practical help to prevent the worsening of diseases among seniors and maintain a healthy daily life."