2024-03-26 16:31:21
A specialized program for healthy 100-year life is operated from September to November, reflecting demand surveys by district.
CPR training for the elderly will be conducted in 22 buildings from September 5 to 26 in the second half of this year.
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Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Cho Seong-myeong) will operate a home visit health care program in the second half of the year for seniors aged 65 years or older from September to November.
The visiting health care project involves 40 visiting nurses at community centers in 22 neighborhoods, providing customized health counseling and management, including chronic disease management, nutrition, exercise, medication, and depression, to health-vulnerable groups such as the elderly over 65 years old and households in poverty or care at risk. Supports. It is a project with a very high response and satisfaction rate as it allows people to easily participate close to home and provide close health care. In the first half of last year, 990 people participated in the program.
First of all, the CPR training that was conducted in the first half of last year will continue in the second half of the year. According to statistics, the incidence of cardiac arrest in Korea over the age of 60 is 70%, but the experience of CPR in Gangnam-gu over the age of 70 in 2022 is only 2.8%. Continuous education is required to establish CPR as a basic knowledge for the elderly to respond to emergency situations. Considering that this is necessary, CPR training will be conducted at community centers in 22 districts from September 5th to 26th. The training is customized for about 12 people and provides information on safety in preventing falls for the elderly, cases of cardiac arrest, practice of chest compression techniques, and how to use an automatic external defibrillator.
In addition, we operate the ‘Healthy 100-Year Happiness Program’, a specialized program that identifies the health needs of residents through local health surveys in each neighborhood. 8 to 10 sessions covering various health topics, including ▲chronic disease education (hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, cerebrovascular disease) ▲oral education (teeth and gum care) ▲exercise education (stretching and health gymnastics) ▲depression prevention and cognitive function improvement education It was organized as Since the schedule and contents of each program are different for each dong, please contact the local community center for more details and to apply for participation.
In addition, the ‘Visiting Out-of-Home Health Class’ is operated year-round by directly visiting senior centers and welfare centers where health vulnerable groups such as the elderly living alone and the disabled are gathered, or by operating a health booth. ▲Identification of health vulnerable subjects ▲Measurement of blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol ▲1:1 health counseling and education ▲Learning correct health common sense through OX quizzes ▲Guidance on health and welfare projects within the district.
Gangnam-gu Mayor Cho Seong-myeong said, “As we approach the age of 100, visiting nurses in each district are playing a strong role as guardians of our health.” He added, “We will continue to raise awareness among the elderly about healthy living and support them to be more proactive in managing their health.” revealed.
Queen reporter Ryu Jeong-hyeon photo Gangnam-gu
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2024-03-26 16:31:21