Daekyo Newif Designated as a ‘Dementia-Friendly Leading Enterprise’ by the National Institute of Dementia

Daekyo Newif, a senior life-solution specialist, announced that it has been designated as a “Dementia-Friendly Leading Enterprise” by the National Institute of Dementia.

This designation follows the selection of Daekyo Newif’s day-care centers and home-care centers as “Dementia-Friendly Leading Organizations,” and now the company’s headquarters has additionally been recognized as a “Dementia-Friendly Leading Enterprise,” acknowledging its integrated efforts in dementia awareness, prevention, and care services.

The National Institute of Dementia’s “Dementia-Friendly Leading Organization” program is designed to promote accurate understanding of dementia among companies and institutions and to help build a social environment where people with dementia and their families can live safely and comfortably.

At the plaque-presentation ceremony held on the 6th at Daekyo Tower in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, representatives from Daekyo Newif and the National Institute of Dementia attended to discuss the significance of the designation and future cooperation plans.

Daekyo Newif was highly praised for creating a dementia-friendly corporate culture, providing dementia partner training to all employees, and continuing practical social-contribution activities?achievements that led to its selection as a “Dementia-Friendly Leading Enterprise.”

The company also contributes to preventing frailty and dementia and maintaining residual function by operating field-centered programs for memory enhancement, cognitive training, and emotional support, and by distributing its self-developed content that stimulates cognitive, emotional, and physical functions in an integrated manner.

A Daekyo Newif representative stated, “This designation is very meaningful, as it officially acknowledges the value we pursue?building a senior-friendly society. We will continue to work with local communities to promote dementia prevention and awareness, fulfilling our responsibility as a company that enhances the quality of life for seniors.”

Going forward, Daekyo Newif plans to expand nationwide dementia-awareness campaigns and educational programs in collaboration with the National Institute of Dementia, the Seoul Metropolitan Center for Dementia, and the Gwanak-gu Dementia Safety Center.


source: https://www.daekyo.com/kr/daekyo/company/news/view?id=2406