Gwangmyeong City Dementia Relief Center receives top Ministry award

The Gwangmyeong City Dementia Relief Center has received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award after earning an ‘A grade’ in the second cycle (2025–2026) of the Dementia Relief Center Operation Evaluation. This marks the second consecutive period the center has achieved the highest rating, following its success in the first cycle (2023–2024).

The evaluation, conducted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, assessed 256 centers nationwide across 27 indicators in three categories: dementia infrastructure construction, dementia service provision and management, and regional dementia capacity building. Among 32 institutions in the ‘general city’ category, only three received the A grade.

Gwangmyeong City received a perfect score in the infrastructure category for its active budget execution and community council operations. In the service provision category, the center was praised for its ‘Cognitive Enhancement Class’ for mild cognitive impairment, ‘Dementia Patient Shelters’ for mild dementia patients, and ‘Family Classes’ designed to reduce the caregiving burden on families. The city also received high marks for its efforts to create a dementia-friendly community through awareness campaigns and the training of dementia partners.