Integrated management through the Health and Longevity Support Center aids recovery for discharged elderly residents; launch of integrated support council and halfway house strengthens community-based care
Jungnang-gu (District Mayor Ryu Gyeong-gi) has launched a full-scale push to build an integrated care system covering everything from health recovery to community reintegration for elderly residents discharged from hospitals, anchored by its "Integrated Medical, Long-term Care and Support Project" linking medical, nursing, welfare and residential services.
A recent case illustrates the program's reach. An 86-year-old resident of Sinnae 1-dong, who had difficulty moving after femoral fracture surgery and was struggling to manage her blood pressure, recovered through the district's Health and Longevity Support Center integrated home health management service. A multidisciplinary team of a physician, visiting nurses and an exercise specialist conducted a comprehensive assessment of her condition and provided hospital referrals, specialized home nursing care and a tailored exercise regimen. Her headaches and sleep disorders improved, and within about a month she was able to walk independently with a mobility aid.
The Health and Longevity Support Center links medical care, health management and welfare services to support stable daily recovery for discharged elderly residents and other health-vulnerable groups.
To strengthen the district's capacity to deliver integrated community care, Jungnang-gu launched the "Jungnang-gu Integrated Support Council" and held its inaugural meeting on May 7. The council is chaired by District Mayor Ryu and comprises 30 members, including branch heads of the National Health Insurance Service and the National Pension Service as well as specialists in health, medicine, long-term care, welfare and housing. It coordinates local care resources and identifies effective policies.
Starting in July, the district will also run a "halfway house support project" using four units within the Sinnae Medical Safety Housing complex. The program will provide elderly residents who cannot return home immediately after discharge with temporary care and rehabilitation services, helping them settle back into the community on stable footing.
"We will strengthen a resident-centered integrated support system so that any resident who needs care can continue to live a healthy and stable life in the place they call home," District Mayor Ryu said. "With the public and private sectors working together, we will build a tight-knit care safety net that residents can truly feel."
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