Gwangju City Council Member Kang Seong-chan (Democratic Party, Mokpo 2) visited senior welfare facilities in Mokpo to check on the well-being of the elderly and listen to the voices from the welfare sector ahead of the Chuseok holiday.
According to the Gwangju City Council on September 18, Kang visited the Mokpo Senior Welfare Center and the Hana Senior Welfare Center on September 17, where he delivered gifts and encouraged the staff.
The visit aimed to assess the living conditions of local seniors while also addressing the challenges and suggestions from the frontline staff providing care and welfare services.
The Mokpo Senior Welfare Center and Hana Senior Welfare Center offer lifelong education, senior job programs, personalized care, leisure activities, and dementia prevention programs, supporting the daily lives and social participation of local seniors.
During the visit, Kang discussed the difficulties faced in operating welfare services with facility staff and emphasized the need for a community-centered care system to respond to aging.
Kang Seong-chan stated, “Welfare centers are community hubs where seniors receive necessary care, communicate with neighbors, and maintain their daily lives. I appreciate the hard work of the staff who stay by the seniors' side even during the holiday.”
He added, “In Mokpo, one in four citizens is over 65, indicating rapid aging. We need to establish a community-based welfare system that integrates health, care, jobs, and social participation for the elderly.”
Kang also pledged to incorporate feedback from the welfare sector into his legislative activities to ensure that seniors can enjoy a healthy and stable retirement.
As the elderly population increases, the importance of community-based care, health management, job opportunities, and social participation in senior welfare services is growing. Kang plans to continuously review support measures for senior welfare that align with local conditions based on the feedback gathered during this visit.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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