The Dongchun 1-dong (동춘1동) Administrative Welfare Center (Dong Chief Kim Su-hyeon (김수현)) in Yeonsu-gu (연수구), Incheon, distributed “coloring book kits” and ran a joint coloring program to support the emotional stability and healthy leisure activities of seniors at local senior centers and case management recipients in the area. The program was designed to help seniors relieve stress and find psychological stability through coloring activities.
 [코리안투데이] Seniors at a Dongchun 1-dong (동춘1동) senior center take part in a coloring activity using coloring book kits. © 김현수 기자 |
Detailed Coloring Work Also Helps Prevent Dementia
The coloring book activity, which requires fine hand movements and concentration, is expected to stimulate cognitive function and help prevent dementia among seniors, and it received an enthusiastic response from participants.
On the day, seniors looked over each other’s completed works together, shared their impressions, and naturally broke into smiles.
 [코리안투데이] Seniors look over their completed coloring book works together. © 김현수 기자 |
Community Discussion on Caring for Neighbors in Welfare Blind Spots
Participants also took time to talk about what they could do for neighbors in difficult circumstances nearby.
They agreed on the importance of a warm community that pays attention to and looks out for neighbors who fall into welfare blind spots within the local community.
Dong Chief Kim Su-hyeon (김수현): “Will Continue Running Health and Welfare Programs”
Kim Su-hyeon (김수현), chief of Dongchun 1-dong (동춘1동), said, “It was impressive to see the seniors naturally communicating and sharing laughter while coloring together,” adding, “We will continue to run a variety of health and welfare programs for the wellbeing of our seniors.”
He also said, “We will do our best to build a warm Dongchun 1-dong (동춘1동) where everyone works together to ensure that neighbors in welfare blind spots receive the support they need.”
[ Reporter Kim Hyun-soo ] incheoneast@thekoreantoday.com
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