Guri City Launches 24th Session of 'Dementia Family Classroom Hearim'

[Suwon Ilbo=Um In-yong] Guri City held the opening ceremony for the 24th session of the 'Dementia Family Classroom Hearim' on the 17th at the Guri Dementia Safety Center to strengthen the care capacity of families of dementia patients.

This 24th session is the final family classroom program to be operated this year, and will provide opportunities to enhance understanding of dementia and promote communication and empathy among family members through practical and experience-focused curriculum including hands-on training.

The program runs for 8 weeks from the 17th through December 5th, every Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the education room of the Dementia Safety Center within the Guri Health Service Center.

Any family residing in Guri City who cares for a dementia patient can participate.

In particular, the city operates a 'Dementia Patient Care Service with Companion' for families who have difficulty separating from dementia patients, and dementia partner volunteers who are graduates from previous sessions share their care experiences and support adaptation for newly participating families.

Mayor Baek Gyeong-hyeon said, "Through the Family Classroom 'Hearim,' we will do our best to strengthen ongoing care support and social support systems so that dementia patients and their families can live together within the community."