A Step Forward for Dementia Awareness and Overcoming Prejudice
The Yangsan City Dementia Relief Center in Gyeongnam successfully held the One Mind Dementia Overcoming Walking Event on May 24.
The One Mind Dementia Overcoming Walking Event aims to raise awareness about dementia, eliminate prejudice, and create a dementia-friendly environment where people can live together with dementia.
This event featured a 3.8-kilometer barefoot walking course along the Yangsan Stream trail, with approximately 300 participants, including dementia patients, their families, and local residents.
Participants practiced walking, which helps prevent dementia, learned information about dementia prevention, and took time to improve their understanding of dementia.
Various side activities were also offered, such as dementia prevention exercises, making Jjomullak handmade soap, and creating aroma muscle relaxation rolls, which increased participants' engagement.
An official from the public health center said, "We hope this walking event will help eliminate prejudice against dementia and serve as an opportunity to increase interest in dementia prevention."
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