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"Smile together with your dog"…Dong-gu Senior Welfare Center runs 'Uri Hamgae (Dog)' programme for seniors

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  1. The Dong-gu Senior Welfare Center in Incheon has announced that it will run the 'Uri Hamgae (Dog)' programme, which uses companion animals to ease the sense of isolation among seniors living alone, from August to December.
  2. In partnership with the Korea Animal-Assisted Therapy Association and funded by the Community Chest of Korea, 20 sessions will be held once a week, including safety education, snack-making and walking practice.
  3. The centre said it will support follow-up gatherings, such as walking groups and visits to dog cafés, so participants can continue to interact voluntarily after completing the programme.

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"Smile together with your dog"…Dong-gu Senior Welfare Center runs 'Uri Hamgae (Dog)' programme for seniors

Read the full article (machine translation) → Original article (Korean): “반려견과 함께 웃어요”…동구노인복지관, 어르신 위한 ‘우리함개(犬)’ 프로그램 운영

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