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| Choi Ho-kwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo District. [Provided by Yeongdeungpo District] |
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, ‘[Herald Economy=Reporter Park Byeong-guk] The Yeongdeungpo District in Seoul (Mayor Choi Ho-kwon, pictured) announced on the 7th that it would operate a program called ‘It’s Art!’ which is music-mediated, including instrument performance and music drama, targeting dementia patients and their caregiving families.’,
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, ‘‘It’s Art!’ is conducted systematically over the course of 12 sessions, deviating from existing one-time programs. This is to allow seniors to naturally express their emotions and actively participate in the classes through step-by-step sessions.’,
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, ‘In particular, not only dementia patients but also seniors with mild cognitive impairment, caregiving families, and residents can participate together to share communication and emotional interaction through music, and help them naturally form relationships with neighbors.’,
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, ‘It visits any place where there are seniors, such as daycare centers, welfare centers, and literacy schools. Under the guidance of a music therapist, various dementia prevention activities can be participated in through music, such as ▷chorus, ▷instrument performance, ▷music drama (a play centered around music). After the 12 sessions are completed, there will also be a time for seniors to take the stage and present performances they have practiced.’,
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, ‘In addition, the district runs the ‘Neighborhood Music Class,’ which visits places like senior centers and community centers. Through eight classes, including easy-to-follow music games and recalling melodies for seniors, it aims to enhance concentration and cognitive abilities to prevent dementia. In the first half of the year, it will be conducted with 170 participants in 13 locations such as senior centers.’,
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, ‘Choi Ho-kwon, the Mayor of Yeongdeungpo District, stated, “We intend to create a warm caregiving culture where not only dementia patients but also caregiving families and residents can participate together through the healing power of music. We will continue to actively promote various programs for dementia prevention and health improvement in the future.”’,
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| Dementia Prevention Program. [Provided by Yeongdeungpo District] |
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